TELPAS Purpose and Goals

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of TELPAS?

Accepted Answer

To assess English language proficiency for English learners (ELs)

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To evaluate students’ math and science proficiency

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To measure teacher effectiveness in language instruction

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To determine eligibility for advanced placement programs

Question 2

TELPAS aligns with which educational standards in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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Common Core Standards

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International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum

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Advanced Placement (AP) Guidelines

Question 3

How does TELPAS support instructional decision-making?

Accepted Answer

By identifying students’ strengths and areas for improvement in English language skills

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By ranking students based on their GPA

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By providing data on students’ physical fitness

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By determining students’ eligibility for extracurricular programs

Question 4

One of the goals of TELPAS is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide yearly updates to parents about students’ English proficiency progress

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Test students’ knowledge in core academic subjects

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Compare Texas students’ language skills to those in other states

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Eliminate the need for classroom assessments

Question 5

TELPAS helps schools comply with which of the following requirements?

Accepted Answer

State and federal laws for English language learner programs

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Policies for national standardized testing

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Guidelines for teacher certification renewal

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Procedures for special education services