NYSESLAT Scoring and Results Flashcards
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What does raw score equating on the NYSESLAT accomplish?
Answer: Adjusts for differences in difficulty across test forms
Equating adjusts scores so that performance on different test forms reflects the same underlying proficiency level.
Which NYSESLAT score is most directly used to set annual measurable achievement objectives (AMAOs)?
Answer: Overall composite proficiency scores
Overall composite proficiency scores are used to calculate AMAOs required under federal Title III accountability.
What is the purpose of the NYSESLAT score verification period?
Answer: To let districts review and flag potentially erroneous scores
The score verification period gives districts an opportunity to identify and address any scoring anomalies before scores are finalized.
In what format are official NYSESLAT score reports typically delivered to New York schools?
Answer: Through the NYSED secure online reporting portal
Official score reports are delivered through NYSED's secure online portal for authorized school and district personnel.
What does a student's NYSESLAT proficiency level help a school determine, aside from reclassification?
Answer: The level and intensity of ESL instructional services required
Proficiency levels guide schools in determining the type, frequency, and intensity of ESL services each student needs.
Which stakeholder group is legally entitled to receive a student's NYSESLAT score report?
Answer: The student's parents or guardians
Under FERPA and Title III, parents and guardians must be notified of their child's NYSESLAT results.
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