ASA1 Task 1 WIDA TESTS

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ASA1 Task 1 Heidi Roundy A. Identify 3 language proficiency tests. 1. WIDA Screener Online - https://wida.wisc.edu/assess/screener/online WIDA stands for World-class Instructional Design and Assessment. The WIDA Screener is used, for grades 1-12, to assess if a student is eligible for language services. When a student is new to the state and indicate that another language is spoken in the home, they will be given this assessment. In Utah it is given within 30 days at the start of the school year or 10 days if a student enters during the school year. The test is divided into 4 parts to assess reading (15min), listening (15 min), speaking (25 min) and writing (25 min). The reading and listening portions are automatically scored but the speaking and writing portions are scored by someone locally who is trained and certified. An overall composite score is calculated from 15% listening, 15% speaking, 35% reading and 35% writing. If the overall is less than or equal to 4.9 the student should get ELL services. The scores are categorized to describe where a student is at in their English abilities. They are called Entering, Emerging, Developing, Expanding, Bridging, and Reaching. (WIDA,n.d.) This helps guide educators in planning how to differentiate instruction for each student. A2: 2 WIDA Screener Online sample questions. Reading – Students see a picture and a sentence or two describing what is happening. Then they read and answer multiple choice questions about what they have read. (WIDA, n.d.) Reading picture sample. (WIDA, n.d.)

ASA1 Task 1 Heidi Roundy Writing – Students see a picture of a scene where many things are happening. They are asked questions like “What is happening I the picture? Write 1 sentence.” They will be asked to write other things about the picture. A3: Procedures for WIDA Screener Online The Screener is an individual test given only to new students who have indicated a language other than English is spoken in the home. There is no reason to study as it is for evaluation of where they are in their English proficiency. Those who administer this test need to complete the WIDA training and should view the webinar to help them give the test. They should make sure that all necessary materials and devices (computers, headsets) are available and functioning properly. Prior to testing the student should be added and registered with WIDA. The important thing is to provide a stress free testing environment. 2. WIDA Access Online (will be updated for the 25-26 school year) - https://wida.wisc.edu/assess/access WIDA Access is a yearly assessment used to measure progress in language development, the effectiveness of the ELL program in the school and to make decisions and/or changes in the placements. It is usually administered at the same time for the students in the same Writing question sample. (WIDA, n.d.)

ASA1 Task 1 Heidi Roundy school. The 4 domains of language are tested more in depth: reading (60 min), listening (65 min), speaking (50 min) and writing (90 min). Access is an adaptive format where subsequent questions are based on the previous answers given. There are accommodation and accessibility features to provide options for immigrant or refugee students. A2. 2 WIDA Access Online sample questions Listening – This portion requires headphones for hearing the narrator. The students are shown a picture and listen to an introduction of the topic it covers. On the next screen they see other pictures associated with the topic. They listen to more information and a question about what they heard. They mark the correct response from the choices given. Speaking – The speaking portion requires the use of a microphone/headset. The students are shown a picture Listening First picture question sample. (WIDA, n.d.) Listening Second picture and question sample. (WIDA, n.d.)

ASA1 Task 1 Heidi Roundy covering activities or on certain topics. They are asked to explain or talk about things that pertain to the picture. A3: Procedures for WIDA Access Online Test administrators should set up accounts and complete training prior to testing. They should make sure that all necessary materials and devices are available and functioning properly. Prior to testing the student should be added and registered with WIDA. The most important thing is to provide a stress free testing environment. Because WIDA Access is a test of progression in the ELL program it is suggested that the students become familiar with how the platform works and to practice sample questions. This will help them be more comfortable on test day. They should be encouraged to have a positive mindset, sleep, and eat well before test day. 3. TOEFL Junior Standard Test- https://www.ets.org/toefl.html TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign language, The TOEFL Junior test is for assessing English-language proficiency that students will use while in school. It focuses on the academic and social aspects of language for students 11 years and older. The result of this test allows educators to make decisions about placement and progress and provide Lexile Speaking picture and question sample. (WIDA, n.d.)

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