ACCESS Assessment Preparation 3

Question 1

The ACCESS test is developed and administered by which organization?

Accepted Answer

WIDA Consortium

Answer

The ACCESS test is developed and administered by the WIDA Consortium, housed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Question 2

Which ACCESS domain assesses a student's ability to understand spoken English in academic contexts?

Accepted Answer

Listening

Answer

The Listening domain measures a student's ability to understand spoken academic English, including lectures and conversations.

Question 3

In preparing for the ACCESS Speaking domain, what type of language function should Bridging-level students practice most?

Accepted Answer

Describing and explaining ideas with extended academic discourse

Answer

Bridging students should practice producing extended explanations and academic discussions, demonstrating language complexity.

Question 4

A student's ACCESS score report shows separate scores for Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. What term is used for the overall score that combines all four domains?

Accepted Answer

Composite Score

Answer

The overall score that combines all four domain scores using specific weights is called the Composite Score.

Question 5

Which grade band does NOT exist in the ACCESS for ELLs assessment structure?

Accepted Answer

Grades 7-8

Answer

ACCESS grade bands are K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12; there is no separate Grades 7-8 band.

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test

ACCESS Assessment Preparation 3