True or False
True or False: You can fail the assessment
False - Nobody fails; It just assesses what you CAN do
True or False: You need to bring headphones
False - Headphones will be given to you
Where can you find hints to answer reading questions besides the reading?
You can use things like pictures in reading, the title, and the directions to the question.
True or False: Spelling mistakes will affect your assessment
False - Small errors do no affect your assessment. If I can understand it, that is enough.
How will I know if my voice is loud enough?
There is a tool that helps you know
True or False: You don't have to try your best.
False - The WIDA Assessment helps you and your teacher know how awesome your English is getting and how they can help you improve even more.
True or False: If you want to hear the audio again, press 'Replay'
False - You will hear the audio ONLY ONCE.
So, be ready BEFORE you move to the next question
How much time will the reading assessment take?
Around 60 minutes
I want to use a word but I don't know how to spell it.
What should I do?
TRY to spell it. You might make a mistake but if it's understandable you will show that you KNOW the word.
False - When you are ready, press 'Record'.
True or false: I can use a dictionary during the exam
Fasle: No dictionaries - No Phones - No Smartwatches - No earpods
Can I go back to a question, if I want to change my answer
No. If you press 'Next' and move to the next question, you can't go back.
Are there any tools I can use during the assessment?
Yes, there is a highlighter, a magnifying tool, and a tool to help keep the lines organised
True or False: You must use the sentence starter given. For example, "The girl is..."
False - You don't need to use the prompt. You can start the sentence anyway you want.
How do I know how much time I have left?
A green circle will change colour to red
True or False: You should study for this assessment
False - The WIDA website specifically says ' You don’t need to study for ACCESS.'
What should I do BEFORE I press 'Next'?
Be ready to listen - the audio will start immediately after you press 'Next'
Can I return to a previous question?
No. If you press 'Next' and move to the next question, you can't go back.
Do I have to write about the image on the screen?
It depends.
If the question asks about the image, yes.
If the question asks about you personally, No
True or False: If I don't like my answer, I can re-record it
True or False: I should do my best to answer Speaking and Writing questions in complete sentences giving as much detail as possible.
True - Answering in a complete sentence AND giving details shows your ability to express yourself at a more advance level of English.
If you don't remember what the speaker talked about, what could you do?
You could look at the picture for clues and pick the answer you think is best.
What is a good strategy that good readers do first when they have to answer reading questions?
They read the question and the answer choices first so they know what to look for when they are reading.
What is one strategy you can use to improve your sentences?
Example: Use capitals and punctuation. Add details like when, where, how many, what color.
What should I do if I say something wrong?
DON'T STOP! Keep talking and fix your mistake.