CELDT Test-Taking Strategies Flashcards

When checking your written response on the CELDT, what should you review first?

Answer: Whether your answer addresses the question asked

Ensuring your response actually answers the question is the most critical step in reviewing written work.

Which strategy helps you understand a difficult word in a passage?

Answer: Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences

Context clues — information in surrounding sentences — often reveal the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

On the CELDT, when writing a paragraph, which element should come first?

Answer: A topic sentence

A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph and should appear at the beginning.

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking strategy on the CELDT?

Answer: Change your answer without a reason after completing the test

Changing answers without reasoning is not a good strategy — research shows first instincts are often correct.

What is the best way to organize a CELDT written response?

Answer: Use an introduction, body, and conclusion

A well-organized written response follows a clear structure: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

What does 'proficiency level' mean in the context of the CELDT?

Answer: How well a student has developed English language skills

Proficiency level measures how well a student has developed and can use English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.