TELPAS Proficiency Levels 3

Question 1

A TELPAS Beginning-level writer would most likely produce which type of writing sample?

Accepted Answer

Copied words or very simple phrases with little meaning

Answer

A multi-paragraph essay with minor grammatical errors

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Simple sentences about familiar topics with frequent errors

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A well-organized paragraph with some vocabulary gaps

Question 2

How many overall proficiency levels does TELPAS use to classify English language learners?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Three

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Five

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Six

Question 3

Which statement is TRUE about Advanced High students in the Speaking domain?

Accepted Answer

They speak with near-native fluency and only occasional errors

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They communicate only in single words or short memorized phrases

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They avoid speaking in English unless prompted by a teacher

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They require significant scaffolding to express simple ideas

Question 4

For which grade band does TELPAS include a separate Reading assessment for holistic rating instead of a standardized test?

Accepted Answer

Kindergarten–Grade 1

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Grades 2–5

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Grades 6–8

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Grades 9–12

Question 5

A teacher observes that a student consistently demonstrates understanding of implicit meaning in complex academic texts. Which TELPAS Reading level fits best?

Accepted Answer

Advanced High

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Beginning

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Intermediate

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Advanced

Question 6

Which TELPAS level describes a student who uses English to meet immediate social needs but has limited academic language?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate

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Beginning

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Advanced

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Advanced High

Question 7

TELPAS results are used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor annual English language proficiency progress of ELLs

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Determine grade promotion for ELL students

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Assign bilingual education program placements only

Answer

Replace STAAR scores for ELL accountability purposes