ELL ELL Assessment and Testing 2

Question 1

Which assessment modification is most appropriate for an ELL student at the Beginning proficiency level taking a content-area test?

Accepted Answer

Providing a bilingual glossary or picture dictionary

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No modifications needed

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Exempting the student from all testing

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Requiring oral response only

Question 2

What does the term 'language proficiency' assess compared to 'academic achievement'?

Accepted Answer

Language proficiency measures ability to use English; achievement measures mastery of academic content

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Language proficiency measures content knowledge; achievement measures fluency

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They measure the same thing

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Language proficiency only tests speaking; achievement tests writing

Question 3

What is a key concern when interpreting standardized test scores for ELL students?

Accepted Answer

Scores may reflect language barriers rather than true content knowledge

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ELLs always score higher due to extra study time

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Standardized tests are always valid for ELLs

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Test scores predict future employment

Question 4

Which domain is NOT one of the four language domains assessed in WIDA's ELP standards?

Accepted Answer

Mathematics

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Listening

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Speaking

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Writing

Question 5

What is the role of the 'reclassification' or 'exit' criteria in ELL programs?

Accepted Answer

To determine when a student has attained sufficient English proficiency to exit ELL services

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To remove students from school

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To place students in special education

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To assign students to gifted programs

Question 6

Why is it important to assess ELL students in their home language as part of a comprehensive evaluation?

Accepted Answer

It helps distinguish language difference from learning disability

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It replaces the need for English proficiency testing

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It is required only for Spanish speakers

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It determines citizenship eligibility