ELPAC ELPAC Score Reporting and Interpretation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many overall performance levels are used to report ELPAC results for students?
- 2
- 3
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 5
Correct answer: 4
ELPAC results are reported using four overall performance levels ranging from Level 1 (Novice) to Level 4 (Well Developed).
Question 2: Which ELPAC performance level indicates a student has 'Well Developed' English language proficiency?
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Level 4
Level 4 on the ELPAC corresponds to 'Well Developed' English language proficiency, the highest performance level.
Question 3: What is the term for the ELPAC score that combines performance across all four domains?
- Domain score
- Composite score (Correct answer)
- Aggregate score
- Total score
Correct answer: Composite score
The ELPAC composite score is the overall score that combines student performance across the Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing domains.
Question 4: Which entity receives ELPAC score reports to make reclassification decisions for English learners in California?
- The California Department of Education only
- Local educational agencies (LEAs) (Correct answer)
- The federal government
- University of California
Correct answer: Local educational agencies (LEAs)
Local educational agencies (LEAs) receive ELPAC score reports and use them, along with other criteria, to make reclassification decisions.
Question 5: On the ELPAC, what does a student's 'scale score' represent?
- The raw number of correct answers
- A converted score that allows comparison across test forms (Correct answer)
- The percentage of questions answered correctly
- The student's grade-level equivalency
Correct answer: A converted score that allows comparison across test forms
An ELPAC scale score is a converted score that enables fair comparison of student performance across different test forms and administrations.
Question 6: Which ELPAC performance level descriptor describes a student who is 'Minimally Developed' in English language proficiency?
- Level 1 (Correct answer)
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
Correct answer: Level 1
Level 1 on the ELPAC is described as 'Minimally Developed,' indicating the lowest level of English language proficiency measured.
ELPAC ELPAC Score Reporting and Interpretation 1
How many overall performance levels are used to report ELPAC results for students?