NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Scoring and Results 2

Question 1

What does the NYSESLAT Literacy composite score combine?

Accepted Answer

Reading and writing

Answer

The Literacy composite combines reading and writing scores to reflect overall print-based language proficiency.

Question 2

Which entity receives NYSESLAT score reports for instructional planning?

Accepted Answer

Individual schools and teachers

Answer

Schools and teachers receive score reports to inform instructional planning and ESL service delivery.

Question 3

What analytic dimension is NOT typically included in NYSESLAT writing rubrics?

Accepted Answer

Handwriting neatness

Answer

NYSESLAT writing rubrics focus on language proficiency dimensions, not handwriting quality.

Question 4

How many proficiency levels does the NYSESLAT use to categorize student performance?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

The NYSESLAT uses five proficiency levels: Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, and Commanding.

Question 5

What happens to a student's ESL services if they score Commanding on the NYSESLAT?

Accepted Answer

The student may be recommended for reclassification and exit from ESL services

Answer

A Commanding score indicates English proficiency sufficient to consider exiting the student from mandated ESL services.

NYSESLAT - New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test Practice Test