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Assessment for English Language Learners (There are two informal…
Assessment for English Language Learners
Standardized tests in English do not always reflect ELL's true content knowledge or abilities
There are two informal assessment methods, performance based and porfolio assessment.
Performance based assessments are based on classroom performance and every day tasks.
Portfolio assessments measure student work over the entire year.
Following assessment techniques help teachers adapt assessments to reduce English Language difficulties while assessing actual content knowledge
Teachers need to support ELLs during testing.
NCLB allows for certain accommodations for ELLs.
One-year testing exemption in Reading/English Language Arts for ELL students new to the country
The possibility of taking the required exams in their native language
The use of appropriate testing accommodations, such as small group administration of the test, extra time, dictionaries, and simplified instructions.
Teachers can help prepare students for testing when they have limited English language skills.
Assisting ELLs to feel more comfortable and perform their best on the test.
Make sure ELLs understand the formats of the test and the different types of questions.
Help ELL students recognize that it is okay to skip questions if they find them too hard and return to them later if they have time.
Provide instructions or tests in the students native language if they are available.
Help advanced ELL students understand the difference between literal and inferential questions.
Ask students to give evidence fo their answers in daily classroom discussions.
Standards provide a tool for defining the language as well as the content that ELLs are expected to achieve.
English language proficiency standards are a starting point for identifying what ELLs must develop to be successful with content and beyond the classroom.