ELPAC Composite Scores 2

Question 1

On the ELPAC Summative Assessment, which two domain scores are combined to form the Oral Language composite score?

Accepted Answer

Listening and Speaking

Answer

The Oral Language composite score on the ELPAC Summative is derived from the Listening and Speaking domain scores.

Question 2

A student receives an Oral Language composite score of 3 and a Written Language composite score of 2 on the ELPAC Summative. What is her overall composite score likely to be?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

The overall composite score is a weighted combination of Oral and Written Language composites, and a mix of 3 and 2 typically yields an overall score of 3.

Question 3

Which performance level on the ELPAC Summative composite score indicates a student has met reclassification criteria based on English proficiency alone?

Accepted Answer

Level 4 – Well Developed

Answer

A Level 4 (Well Developed) overall composite score is the ELPAC proficiency criterion used in reclassification decisions.

Question 4

How does the Written Language composite score on the ELPAC Summative get calculated?

Accepted Answer

By combining Reading and Writing domain scores

Answer

The Written Language composite combines the Reading and Writing domain scores on the ELPAC Summative Assessment.

Question 5

On the ELPAC Initial Assessment, composite scores are used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify students as English learners and place them appropriately

Answer

ELPAC Initial Assessment composite scores are used to identify English learners and inform initial instructional placement decisions.

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test

(ELPAC) English Language Proficiency Assessments for California Practice Test

ELPAC Composite Scores 2