TELPAS Evaluation Domains 4

Question 1

Which federal law mandates that states like Texas assess English Learners' language proficiency annually using instruments like TELPAS?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESSA requires states to annually assess the English language proficiency of all identified English Learners.

Question 2

If a student scores 'Beginning' in three domains and 'Intermediate' in one domain on TELPAS, what is the most likely composite rating?

Accepted Answer

Beginning

Answer

A predominance of Beginning ratings across domains typically yields a Beginning composite score.

Question 3

Which TELPAS domain requires the most ongoing, longitudinal evidence collection from classroom tasks?

Accepted Answer

Writing

Answer

The Writing domain requires teachers to gather and holistically rate multiple writing samples collected throughout the school year.

Question 4

In TELPAS, the term 'holistic rating' for Speaking and Writing means the teacher:

Accepted Answer

Forms an overall judgment based on the student's full performance profile

Answer

A holistic rating reflects an overall impression of proficiency rather than a mechanical sum of individual error counts.

Question 5

Which statement correctly describes the TELPAS proficiency level 'Beginning' in the Speaking domain?

Accepted Answer

Students communicate simple ideas using memorized words or phrases with many errors

Answer

Beginning speakers rely on memorized language, single words, or short phrases and have limited ability to produce original sentences.

(TELPAS) Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System Practice Test