Language Proficiency Levels
How many language proficiency levels are there?
5
If a student speaks any language other than ___, we must give them an interview and/or the NYSITELL.
English
The NYSESLAT and NYSIASK are exams for ELL students; true or false
False
What does ENL stand for?
English as a New Language
What is the first language proficiency level?
Entering
Which two modalities USUALLY develop faster for ELLS?
Listening and Speaking
What 4 modalities are tested on the NYSESLAT?
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
What does ELL stand for?
English Language Learner
Which two language proficiency levels require a push in OR pull out only?
Transitioning and Expanding
What is the document called that triggers the need to give a student the NYSITELL?
Home Language Questionaire
Which NYS exam tells us the language proficiency level of a student upon enrollment?
NYSITELL
What does the NYSESLAT stand for?
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test
Name the 5 proficiency levels in order from least proficient to most.
Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, Commanding
Which two language proficiency levels require a total of 180 minutes of ENL per week?
Transitioning & Expanding
Which test will assess student's language proficiency level annually?
NYSESLAT
What does BICS stand for?
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
If you score this on the NYSITELL, you are not an ELL.
Commanding
Which two language proficiency levels need a total of 360 minutes of ENL per week?
Entering & Emerging
How many sessions of the listening, reading and writing test do grades 1 and up take?
3
What does CALP stand for?
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency