ACCESS Speaking Proficiency 4

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a criterion typically used in scoring ACCESS Speaking responses?

Accepted Answer

Handwriting legibility

Answer

ACCESS Speaking is an oral assessment; handwriting legibility is irrelevant and is not a scoring criterion.

Question 2

A student responds to an ACCESS Speaking prompt by listing unconnected words without forming sentences. This most likely indicates proficiency at:

Accepted Answer

Level 1 – Entering

Answer

Level 1 (Entering) is characterized by single words, labels, or minimal chunks without sentence-level production.

Question 3

What is 'language complexity' as it relates to ACCESS Speaking performance?

Accepted Answer

The variety and sophistication of grammatical structures used

Answer

Language complexity refers to how varied and advanced the grammatical structures are, such as use of subordinate clauses and conditional forms.

Question 4

How does the WIDA framework define 'academic language' in the context of Speaking proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Language used to discuss content-area topics in school settings

Answer

WIDA defines academic language as the language needed to succeed across content areas in school, including speaking about science, social studies, and math topics.

Question 5

During an ACCESS Speaking task, a student uses transition words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally.' This demonstrates proficiency in:

Accepted Answer

Sequential discourse organization

Answer

Using sequence transition words reflects the student's ability to organize speech into a coherent, logical order — a key discourse skill.

(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 Speaking Proficiency 4