FREE NYSESLAT Proficiency Levels Questions and Answers

Question 1

The NYSESLAT evaluates students at how many proficiency levels?

Accepted Answer

Five

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Three

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Four

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Six

Question 2

What is the highest proficiency level on the NYSESLAT?

Accepted Answer

Commanding

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Expanding

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Emerging

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Transitioning

Question 3

A student classified as "Entering" is:

Accepted Answer

Beginning to understand and use English in a limited way.

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Fluent in English and ready for general education classes.

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Developing fluency but still needs significant support.

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Fully capable of reading and writing in English.

Question 4

Students at which level can engage in academic tasks but still require scaffolding?

Accepted Answer

Expanding

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Emerging

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Transitioning

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Commanding

Question 5

What does the "Emerging" level help identify about a student?

Accepted Answer

The student is beginning to use English for academic purposes but needs support.

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The student is proficient and ready to exit ENL services.

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The student has mastered speaking but struggles with reading.

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The student needs no additional support to succeed in class.