the ACCESS for ELLs® Test Clarification of Student Assessment Time for From: DOE – Student Assessment The purpose of this e-mail is to provide clarification on the test administration times for each section of the ACCESS for ELLs test. WIDA® provides “approximate” test administration times for each section of the ACCESS for ELLs test based on the field test results and research; therefore, ACCESS for ELLs is a timed test. Test administration directions begin on page 48 in the ACCESS for ELLs Form 203 Test Administration Manual, 2011-2012. The table below summarizes the test administration times for each section of the ACCESS for ELLs test. Approximate Total ACCESS for ELLs Additional Test Time in Test Time in Test Section 5 Minutes Minutes Minutes Listening 25 No 25 Reading 35 Yes 40 Writing, Tier A 30 Yes 35 Grades 1-2 Writing, Tier A 45 15 60 Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 (15 per task) (5 per task) Writing , Tiers B and C 60 Yes 65 All grade clusters Speaking 15 No 15 To ensure a valid test administration, all ACCESS for ELLs test examiners should: review both the ACCESS for ELLs test administration manual and test examiner’s script prior to testing; read the ACCESS for ELLs test examiner’s script exactly; and follow all ACCESS for ELLs test administration directions. Directions are provided in the ACCESS for ELLs test examiner’s script for whole-group and individual student “check-ins” to encourage students to complete testing during the allotted time. Additionally, test examiners are encouraged to use professional judgment when allowing the additional five minutes during the reading and writing sections of the ACCESS for ELLs test administration. Students may not be given additional time beyond what is allowable for completing each section the ACCESS for ELLs test. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Jennings, MCPS Coordinator of Testing/DDOT.
Clarification of Student Assessment Time for the ACCESS for ELLs® Test From: DOE – Student Assessment The purpose of this e-mail is to provide clarification on the test administration times for each section of the ACCESS for ELLs test. WIDA® provides “approximate” test administration times for each section of the ACCESS for ELLs test based on the field test results and research; therefore, ACCESS for ELLs is a timed test. Test administration directions begin on page 48 in the ACCESS for ELLs Form 203 Test Administration Manual, 2011-2012. The table below summarizes the test administration times for each section of the ACCESS for ELLs test. ACCESS for ELLs Test Section Approximate Test Time in Minutes Additional 5 Minutes Total Test Time in Minutes Listening 25 No 25 Reading 35 Yes 40 Writing, Tier A Grades 1-2 30 Yes 35 Writing, Tier A Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 45 (15 per task) 15 (5 per task) 60 Writing , Tiers B and C All grade clusters 60 Yes 65 Speaking 15 No 15 To ensure a valid test administration, all ACCESS for ELLs test examiners should: review both the ACCESS for ELLs test administration manual and test examiner’s script prior to testing; read the ACCESS for ELLs test examiner’s script exactly; and follow all ACCESS for ELLs test administration directions. Directions are provided in the ACCESS for ELLs test examiner’s script for whole-group and individual student “check-ins” to encourage students to complete testing during the allotted time. Additionally, test examiners are encouraged to use professional judgment when allowing the additional five minutes during the reading and writing sections of the ACCESS for ELLs test administration. Students may not be given additional time beyond what is allowable for completing each section the ACCESS for ELLs test. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Jennings, MCPS Coordinator of Testing/DDOT.
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