The National Spanish Examinations are standards-based
assessments that measure both achievement and proficiency, but
measure them separately. 1. The achievement section of the test
assesses content standards through specifications for vocabulary
and specifications for grammar. 2. The proficiency section of
the test assesses performance standards as defined by the
National Spanish Examination Proficiency Levels. The NSE
assesses Interpretive Communication through both reading
comprehension and listening comprehension.