ELPA21 ELPA21 Test Administration and Procedures 2

Question 1

Who is responsible for ensuring that all eligible ELL students in a school are included in the ELPA21 annual assessment window?

Accepted Answer

The school's test coordinator, in coordination with ELL teachers

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The state department of education's central testing office only

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The student's homeroom teacher, independent of any coordinator

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The district's technology director who manages testing platforms

Question 2

Under what condition may a student be exempt from taking the ELPA21 summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

If the student has a significant cognitive disability and the state determines an alternate assessment is appropriate

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If the student scored at Level 5 in the previous year and parents request exemption

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If the student has been enrolled in a US school for fewer than six months

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If the student's teacher believes the student is already proficient in English

Question 3

What must test administrators do with all test materials and secure documents after an ELPA21 testing session ends?

Accepted Answer

Return them to the test coordinator immediately following all secure material handling procedures

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Store them in unlocked classroom cabinets until the testing window closes

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Allow students to take scratch paper and notes home for review

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Scan all documents and upload them to a personal cloud storage account

Question 4

What is the primary reason ELPA21 test administrators are prohibited from providing content assistance to students during testing?

Accepted Answer

To maintain the validity and standardization of test results so scores accurately reflect student ability

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To save instructional time by keeping the testing session as short as possible

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To comply with technology usage policies that restrict device sharing

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To ensure all students finish the test within the scheduled session time

Question 5

During ELPA21 administration, which action by a test administrator constitutes a testing irregularity that must be reported?

Accepted Answer

Reading a test prompt aloud to a student who does not have a read-aloud accommodation

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Distributing headsets and checking audio levels before testing begins

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Reminding students to complete all items before submitting their test

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Pausing the session when a fire drill is called

Question 6

What is the significance of the ELPA21 testing window established by each participating state?

Accepted Answer

It defines the allowable dates during which ELPA21 must be administered to ensure comparable statewide conditions

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It sets the deadline for teachers to submit lesson plans connected to ELP instruction

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It determines when schools must purchase new technology for the upcoming year

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It establishes parent notification deadlines for opt-out requests