TELPAS Proficiency Levels 2

Question 1

A TELPAS student at the Advanced High level demonstrates which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Near-native English proficiency with occasional errors

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Minimal comprehension of simple English phrases

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Reliance on native language support for most tasks

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Ability to understand only highly familiar topics

Question 2

Which TELPAS proficiency level is most associated with one- or two-word responses in English?

Accepted Answer

Beginning

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Intermediate

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Advanced

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Advanced High

Question 3

In TELPAS, which domain is NOT one of the four assessed language domains?

Accepted Answer

Grammar

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Listening

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Writing

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Speaking

Question 4

A student rated Intermediate in Reading can best be described as able to:

Accepted Answer

Understand simple sentences and high-frequency vocabulary in context

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Read and understand grade-level academic texts independently

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Decode only isolated letters or single familiar words

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Comprehend nearly all written English with minimal support

Question 5

How are TELPAS proficiency ratings for Listening and Speaking collected for grades K–12?

Accepted Answer

Through teacher holistic rating based on ongoing observation

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Through a computer-adaptive standardized test

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Through a one-on-one interview conducted by a state assessor

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Through parent-reported observation checklists

Question 6

Which proficiency level describes a student who can participate in conversations on familiar topics but struggles with abstract or academic language?

Accepted Answer

Advanced

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Beginning

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Intermediate

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Advanced High

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the TELPAS composite score?

Accepted Answer

To provide an overall English proficiency rating across all four domains

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To determine whether a student qualifies for special education services

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To measure academic achievement in core content subjects

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To replace the student's state standardized test score