Listening Test
Can I go back and listen to questions, answer choices, and stories over again so I make the right choice?
YES!
How many attempts do I have to record?
2 attempts
When you read the text what should you do to the important words?
Underline or highlight important words
What do I have to do if a question says "There are one or more errors" and "rewrite the complete text"?
Find the errors and rewrite the complete sentence correctly.
What should I do if I have a problem during the test?
Raise my hand
What could I do with the extra paper and pencil while I am listening?
Take some notes about the story
What do I need to do before recording my answers?
Write them down.
How many times should you read the passage?
As many as I need
TRUE of FALSE? The teacher can help me with an answer, and help clarify the directions for me.
FALSE
What do you do when you reach the end of the test?
Raise your hand; do not hit submit until a teacher has looked for red flags
How many answer choices (multiple choice) should I listen to before I move on?
ALL OF THEM!
When given 45 seconds to record, how many should you at least record?
30 seconds
What is it called when I can cross out answer choices that I know are wrong?
Process of elimination
When you write a paragraph what strategy should you use?
RACES
What are the four proficiency levels in TELPAS?
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Advanced High
What should I do with the little red button on the headphones?
Nothing/IT SHOULD BE NOT BLINKING.
NO TOUCHY
What are the 2 lengths of the recording times?
45 seconds and 90 seconds
What can you do when you don't know the answer to a question?
Go back and re-read or flag the question
YES!
This is the score you need to exit of the ESL classes.
Advanced High
What do you need to check before you start the Listening-Speaking test?
Headphone sound and microphone
What can I add to increase the time on my speaking recording?
Add DETAILS, Details, Details, Personal Experiences, Summary, Transition words
What do I do if I don't know what a word means in the story or in a question?
Try using the words around it to help you figure it out
Do you need to worry about spelling when you are writing?
No, but try your best
How many hours do I have to answer the test?
The whole day