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Assessment for English Language Learners (Assessment accommodations (line…
Assessment for English Language Learners
Assessments for ELLs should be differentiated to make sure you're assessing content rather than language
Need to use the language of instruction used or assessments that are close the language of instruction to ensure that the data received is accurate
Teachers need to know what the ELL student already knows in his/her first language to better understand their abilities in language
Inappropriate Assessment
Heavy language load
wording of test or directions presents obstacles
test item is out of context
items separate from reading passage or experience, needs to be meaningful
test item has cultural base
assumptions based on background knowledge
Informal assessments can track the ongoing progress throughout the year
ELP standards act as a starting point to identify the language needed to achieve academically and English proficiency
Assessment issues for ELLs
High stakes tests are becoming the sole method of determining success in meeting expectations
more and more is expected of younger children
children at the same age are expected to know the same things
Assessment accommodations
line guide
highlighting
extended time, breaks
magnifier
High stakes testing disincentives bilingual programs since the tests are given in English
ELLs can take tests in a language other than English for up to 3 years