TELPAS Target Audience

Question 1

TELPAS is specifically designed for which group of students?

Accepted Answer

English learners (ELs) in Grades K-12

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Students who excel in math and science

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All students in Texas public schools

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Students who require special education services

Question 2

Which grade levels are covered by TELPAS assessments?

Accepted Answer

Grades K-12

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Pre-K only

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Grades K-5

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Grades 9-12

Question 3

What is the primary reason TELPAS is administered to English learners?

Accepted Answer

To track progress in acquiring academic English

Answer

To measure academic performance in all subjects

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To evaluate compliance with federal requirements for language programs

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To determine eligibility for graduation

Question 4

A newly enrolled student who speaks little or no English would be assessed with TELPAS because they are identified as:

Accepted Answer

English learners (ELs)

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Gifted and talented

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Bilingual

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Non-participating students

Question 5

Why are students identified as English learners (ELs) required to take TELPAS annually?

Accepted Answer

To monitor their progress in learning English over time

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To rank them based on academic performance

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To determine their eligibility for college admissions

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To assess their abilities in non-language subjects