Assessments

Question 1

reliability

Answer 1

does an assessment have predictable results in different considitions and settings?

Question 2

validity

Answer 2

does the test measure what it intends to meausre?

Question 3

practicality

Answer 3

is the test not too expensive, or time intensive to administer etc?

Question 4

LAS assessment

Answer 4

language assessment scale- tests oral, reading, writing and listening proficiencies

Question 5

LAS assessment

Answer 5

language assessment scale- tests oral, reading, writing and listening proficiencies

Question 6

BSM

Answer 6

Bilingual syntax measure for K-2
BSM 2- for grades 3-12 just tests oral proficiency

Question 7

IPT

Answer 7

Idea proficiency test- oral, reading and writing K-12

Question 8

Woodcock Munoz Language Survey

Answer 8

cognitive aspects of langauge proficiency in the form of vocab usage, analogies and letter word idenitifcation

Question 9

BINL

Answer 9

basic inventory of natural language- oral lanauge where students describe images

Question 10

LEP

Answer 10

limited english proficient

Question 11

FEP

Answer 11

fluent english proficient

Question 12

Receptive language skills

Answer 12

understanding- this involves reading and listening

Question 13

productive language skills

Answer 13

writing and speaking skills

Question 14

ACCESS

Answer 14

progress monitoring provided by the WIDA consortium- some states take this, but not all opt into this. comprehension and communication

Question 15

What are the 6 ELL levels?

Answer 15

entering
beginning
developing
expanding
bridging
reaching
FEL (fluent english language leearner)

Question 16

What are some standardized classroom assessments?

Answer 16

checklists to check off skills
rating scales
grades
standardized tests and quizzes

Question 17

what are informal evaluations?

Answer 17

observational notes
work samples
portfolios
interactive reading
retelling/ paraphrasing
audio/ video taping student work
journals or logs
student conferences

Question 18

504 1973 rehabilitation Act

Answer 18

prohibits discrimination based on disability in public and private programs for federal money

Question 19

ADA-

Answer 19

American Disabilities Act- prevents discrimination in employment, public service based on disability

Question 20

IDEA-

Answer 20

individuals with disability education Act- all needs need to be met at school w/o discrimination

Question 21

assessment bias

Answer 21

advantages or disadvantages for a specific group q

Question 22

language bias

Answer 22

test intended for 1 language just gets translated

Question 23

cultural bias

Answer 23

test favors 1 gender, cultural group, class etc.