NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Scoring and Results 1

Question 1

What are the four composite scores reported on the NYSESLAT?

Accepted Answer

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing

Answer

NYSESLAT reports individual scores for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Question 2

What composite score combines listening and speaking on the NYSESLAT?

Accepted Answer

Oral Language composite

Answer

Listening and speaking scores are combined into an Oral Language composite score.

Question 3

What score is used to determine reclassification from ELL/MLL status in New York State?

Accepted Answer

The overall composite NYSESLAT score

Answer

Reclassification decisions are based primarily on the overall composite NYSESLAT proficiency score.

Question 4

Which NYSESLAT proficiency level must a student typically reach to be considered for reclassification?

Accepted Answer

Commanding

Answer

Students must typically score at the Commanding level to be considered for reclassification as a former ELL.

Question 5

How are NYSESLAT speaking responses scored?

Accepted Answer

By trained human raters using analytic rubrics

Answer

Speaking responses are scored by trained human raters who apply analytic rubrics to assess language features.

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