ELPAC ELPAC Score Reporting and Interpretation

Question 1

How many overall performance levels are used to report ELPAC results for students?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

ELPAC results are reported using four overall performance levels ranging from Level 1 (Novice) to Level 4 (Well Developed).

Question 2

Which ELPAC performance level indicates a student has 'Well Developed' English language proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Level 4

Answer

Level 4 on the ELPAC corresponds to 'Well Developed' English language proficiency, the highest performance level.

Question 3

What is the term for the ELPAC score that combines performance across all four domains?

Accepted Answer

Composite score

Answer

The ELPAC composite score is the overall score that combines student performance across the Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing domains.

Question 4

Which entity receives ELPAC score reports to make reclassification decisions for English learners in California?

Accepted Answer

Local educational agencies (LEAs)

Answer

Local educational agencies (LEAs) receive ELPAC score reports and use them, along with other criteria, to make reclassification decisions.

Question 5

On the ELPAC, what does a student's 'scale score' represent?

Accepted Answer

A converted score that allows comparison across test forms

Answer

An ELPAC scale score is a converted score that enables fair comparison of student performance across different test forms and administrations.

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