CLBPT CLBPT Benchmark Levels and Assessment Framework 1

Question 1

How many benchmark levels does the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) framework contain in total?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

14

Question 2

Which CLB stage is considered 'Basic Proficiency' on the Canadian Language Benchmarks scale?

Accepted Answer

CLB 1–4

Answer

CLB 5–8

Answer

CLB 9–12

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CLB 3–6

Question 3

What does the 'CLBPT' acronym stand for?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test

Answer

Canadian Literacy Benchmark Placement Tool

Answer

Canadian Learning Benchmark Proficiency Test

Answer

Canadian Linguistic Benchmark Placement Track

Question 4

Which CLB stage covers levels 5 through 8?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate Proficiency

Answer

Basic Proficiency

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Advanced Proficiency

Answer

Functional Proficiency

Question 5

In the CLBPT framework, what are the four skill areas assessed?

Accepted Answer

Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking

Answer

Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Fluency

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Listening, Reading, Phonics, Writing

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Speaking, Spelling, Reading, Grammar

Question 6

A result of CLB 9 or higher on the CLBPT is generally considered which proficiency stage?

Accepted Answer

Advanced

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Basic

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Intermediate

Answer

Native