ACCESS Language Proficiency Levels 2

Question 1

The ACCESS for ELLs uses a tiered testing approach. Which tier is designed for students expected to perform at proficiency Levels 1–2?

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Tier A

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Tier B

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Tier C

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Tier D

Question 2

Which ACCESS for ELLs tier is intended for students expected to perform at proficiency Levels 3–4?

Accepted Answer

Tier C

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Tier A

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Tier B

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Tier D

Question 3

Why does ACCESS for ELLs use a tiered testing structure instead of giving all students the same test?

Accepted Answer

To match task difficulty to students' expected proficiency levels

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To reduce testing time for all students

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To separate students by grade level only

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To allow teachers to choose the easiest version

Question 4

At which proficiency level are ELL students typically considered to have met the criteria for reclassification to fluent English proficient in most states?

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Level 5

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Level 3

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Level 4

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Level 6

Question 5

Which composite domain on ACCESS for ELLs combines Listening and Reading scores?

Accepted Answer

Comprehension

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Oral Language

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Literacy

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Overall

Question 6

A student who scores at Level 1 (Entering) on ACCESS for ELLs most likely demonstrates which behavior in speaking?

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Uses isolated words or memorized phrases with heavy native language influence

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Produces extended discourse on academic topics independently

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Communicates effectively in social and some academic settings

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Shows near-native fluency across all language domains

Question 7

Which statement best describes a student performing at the 'Expanding' (Level 4) proficiency level on ACCESS for ELLs?

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Uses English effectively in a variety of social and academic contexts with some linguistic complexity

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Understands only basic greetings and common words

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Produces one-word or two-word responses in familiar contexts

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Demonstrates fully equivalent performance to native English speakers