TELPAS Purpose and Goals 2

Question 1

Which state agency is primarily responsible for overseeing the TELPAS assessment program?

Accepted Answer

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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State Board of Education (SBOE)

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Texas Workforce Commission

Question 2

TELPAS results are used by districts to fulfill which federal reporting requirement?

Accepted Answer

Title III annual measurable achievement objectives

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Title I adequate yearly progress only

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Title IV student wellness accountability

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Title II educator quality standards

Question 3

How does TELPAS support the instructional planning process for EL students?

Accepted Answer

By providing proficiency data teachers use to differentiate instruction

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By replacing classroom grades with standardized scores

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By determining which students must repeat a grade level

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By assigning students to bilingual programs automatically

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the relationship between TELPAS and STAAR for English learners?

Accepted Answer

TELPAS measures English language proficiency while STAAR measures academic content knowledge

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TELPAS replaces STAAR for all English learners in Texas

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STAAR scores determine TELPAS proficiency ratings

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Both assessments measure the same constructs using different formats

Question 5

A newly enrolled student from another country is identified as an English learner. What is the primary purpose of administering TELPAS to this student?

Accepted Answer

To establish a baseline English proficiency level for program placement and monitoring

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To determine whether the student qualifies for special education services

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To measure the student's academic achievement in core content areas

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To decide whether the student should receive a modified diploma

Question 6

Which goal of TELPAS aligns most directly with ensuring students transition out of EL status appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring annual English language proficiency growth toward Proficiency-level exit criteria

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Ranking districts by the percentage of EL students enrolled

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Measuring native-language literacy as a prerequisite for exiting EL status

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Assigning students to advanced academic courses based on test scores

Question 7

Under ESSA, how frequently must Texas assess English learners with TELPAS?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Every two years

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Every three years

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Once upon initial enrollment only