NYSESLAT NYSESLAT Test Format and Structure

Question 1

How many language skill areas does the NYSESLAT assess?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Two

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Three

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Five

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Speaking

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Reading

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Writing

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Listening

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Pre-K–K

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Pre-K–1

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Pre-K–2

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Pre-K–3

Question 4

What type of test is the NYSESLAT classified as?

Accepted Answer

Annual accountability test

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Diagnostic placement test

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Practice proficiency test

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Formative classroom test

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Both paper and computer-based

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Pencil and paper only

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Computer-based only

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Oral interview only

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

To elicit authentic oral language production

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To test grammar rules in isolation

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To measure reading fluency aloud

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To assess vocabulary spelling