Evaluation Domains Flashcards
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Which federal law mandates that states like Texas assess English Learners' language proficiency annually using instruments like TELPAS?
Answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
ESSA requires states to annually assess the English language proficiency of all identified English Learners.
If a student scores 'Beginning' in three domains and 'Intermediate' in one domain on TELPAS, what is the most likely composite rating?
Answer: Beginning
A predominance of Beginning ratings across domains typically yields a Beginning composite score.
Which TELPAS domain requires the most ongoing, longitudinal evidence collection from classroom tasks?
Answer: Writing
The Writing domain requires teachers to gather and holistically rate multiple writing samples collected throughout the school year.
In TELPAS, the term 'holistic rating' for Speaking and Writing means the teacher:
Answer: Forms an overall judgment based on the student's full performance profile
A holistic rating reflects an overall impression of proficiency rather than a mechanical sum of individual error counts.
Which statement correctly describes the TELPAS proficiency level 'Beginning' in the Speaking domain?
Answer: Students communicate simple ideas using memorized words or phrases with many errors
Beginning speakers rely on memorized language, single words, or short phrases and have limited ability to produce original sentences.
When assigning TELPAS ratings, teachers must complete required training called:
Answer: TELPAS Rater Training
TELPAS Rater Training ensures teachers apply proficiency-level descriptors consistently and accurately across campuses.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four TELPAS evaluation domains?
Answer: Grammar
TELPAS assesses Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing — Grammar is not a standalone domain.