NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Test Format and Structure 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires New York State to administer the NYSESLAT annually?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESSA requires states to annually assess the English language proficiency of all ELLs/MLLs.

Question 2

How many grade bands does the NYSESLAT use to organize its assessments?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

The NYSESLAT has five grade bands: Pre-K–K, 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, and 9–12.

Question 3

What does the NYSESLAT use as stimulus material for listening tasks?

Accepted Answer

Audio recordings of spoken text

Answer

Listening tasks use standardized audio recordings to ensure consistent delivery for all students.

Question 4

Which section of the NYSESLAT is scored by trained human raters?

Accepted Answer

Speaking and Writing

Answer

Speaking and writing responses require trained human raters using scoring rubrics.

Question 5

What term does NYSED use for English Language Learners in current NYSESLAT documentation?

Accepted Answer

MLLs (Multilingual Learners)

Answer

NYSED now uses the term Multilingual Learners (MLLs) to acknowledge students' full linguistic identities.

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