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  1. How many language skill areas does the NYSESLAT assess?

    Answer: Four

    The NYSESLAT assesses four language skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  2. Which component of the NYSESLAT is administered individually to each student?

    Answer: Speaking

    The speaking component is administered one-on-one by a trained examiner.

  3. In which grade span is the NYSESLAT administered to students in Pre-K?

    Answer: Pre-K–K

    Pre-K students are tested in the Pre-K–K grade band on the NYSESLAT.

  4. What type of test is the NYSESLAT classified as?

    Answer: Annual accountability test

    The NYSESLAT is an annual accountability test used to measure ELL progress and determine reclassification.

  5. Which mode is used to deliver the NYSESLAT for grades 3–12?

    Answer: Both paper and computer-based

    The NYSESLAT for grades 3–12 is available in both paper-based and computer-based formats.

  6. What is the primary purpose of the NYSESLAT's structured tasks in the speaking section?

    Answer: To elicit authentic oral language production

    Speaking tasks are designed to elicit authentic language production across a range of communicative functions.

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