NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Listening Skills 3

Question 1

What accommodation is typically available for eligible ELLs during the NYSESLAT listening section?

Accepted Answer

Extended time to complete the section

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Translated audio in the student's native language

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Access to a bilingual dictionary

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Oral translation of questions by the proctor

Question 2

What comprehension skill is demonstrated when a student can retell events from a NYSESLAT listening passage in order?

Accepted Answer

Sequencing and narrative comprehension

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Summarizing abstract themes

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Critical evaluation of evidence

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Phonological discrimination

Question 3

Why are visuals sometimes included alongside listening tasks in lower grade bands of the NYSESLAT?

Accepted Answer

To provide context that helps students access meaning

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To distract students from the audio

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To replace the audio completely

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To test students' drawing ability

Question 4

Which type of discourse organization would a NYSESLAT listening task at higher grade levels likely assess?

Accepted Answer

Compare/contrast or cause/effect text structures

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Alphabetical order

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Rhyme scheme in poetry

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Narrative point of view

Question 5

What does prosody refer to in the context of listening comprehension for ELLs?

Accepted Answer

The rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns of spoken English

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Vocabulary breadth in spoken text

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The grammatical complexity of sentences

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The speed at which the speaker talks

Question 6

How does the NYSESLAT ensure that listening passages are culturally appropriate for diverse ELL populations?

Accepted Answer

By reviewing content for cultural bias and selecting universally relevant topics

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By using only topics from American history

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By including questions only about holidays

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By testing students on their home country's culture