ELPA21 - English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century Proficiency Level Determination Questions and Answers

Question 1

A student's ELPA21 Summative Assessment results show the following domain levels: Listening-4, Reading-4, Speaking-3, and Writing-4. Based on the ELPA21 proficiency determination rules, what is the student's overall proficiency level?

Accepted Answer

Progressing

Answer

To be classified as 'Proficient,' a student must achieve a Level 4 or higher in all four domains. Since this student scored a Level 3 in Speaking, they do not meet the criteria for Proficient. A student is 'Progressing' if they have one or more domain scores above Level 2 but do not meet the 'Proficient' requirements. This student's profile fits the 'Progressing' definition.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes how ELPA21 determines a student's overall proficiency status (e.g., Emerging, Progressing, Proficient)?

Accepted Answer

By analyzing the specific combination of performance levels across the four domains, known as a profile.

Answer

ELPA21 does not average scores but uses a 'profile' approach. The overall proficiency determination is made by looking at the combination of the student's performance levels (1-5) in all four domains (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing).

Question 3

An educator is reviewing the Individual Student Report for an English learner. The report shows a 'Proficient' determination. According to ELPA21 guidelines, this indicates that the student has attained the English skills necessary to do what?

Accepted Answer

Independently engage in and succeed in grade-level academic tasks.

Answer

The 'Proficient' determination signifies that a student has demonstrated the level of English language skill needed to independently produce, interpret, collaborate on, and succeed in grade-level academic content-related tasks. This is the threshold for being considered for reclassification.

Question 4

A student receives domain scores of Level 1 in Listening, Level 2 in Reading, Level 1 in Speaking, and Level 2 in Writing on the ELPA21 Summative Assessment. This student's proficiency determination would be:

Accepted Answer

Emerging

Answer

The 'Emerging' proficiency level is assigned to students who attain a profile consisting exclusively of Levels 1 and 2 in all four language domains. This student's scores fall entirely within this range.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding the determination of proficiency levels across different grade bands on the ELPA21?

Accepted Answer

Different cut scores are assigned at each grade level or grade band to determine proficiency.

Answer

ELPA21 assessments are developed for different grade bands (e.g., K, 1, 2-3, 4-5, etc.). To account for developmental and academic differences, different cut scores are established for each grade or grade band to define the performance levels.

ELPA21 - English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century Practice Test

ELPA21 - English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century Practice Test

ELPA21 - English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century Proficiency Level Determination Questions and Answers