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

Answer

Providing a bilingual glossary or picture dictionary helps Beginning ELLs access content knowledge without removing the academic requirement.

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

Answer

Language proficiency assessments measure how well a student can use English across the four domains, while academic achievement tests measure mastery of content standards.

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

Answer

Standardized test scores for ELLs may underrepresent their actual content knowledge because language demands can interfere with demonstrating what they know.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mathematics

Answer

WIDA's four language domains are Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing; Mathematics is a content area, not a language domain.

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

Answer

Reclassification criteria establish the proficiency thresholds ELL students must meet before being exited from ELL programs and monitored as former ELLs.

ELL - English Language Learners Practice Test

ELL - English Language Learners Practice Test

ELL ELL Assessment and Testing 2