NCLB Provision for English Learners Assessment
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Which type of assessment involves more substantial changes, such as replacing items with others more appropriate for culture or language?

  • Translated tests
  • Adapted tests (correct)
  • Parallel development tests
  • None of the above

    • What is the main problem with translated tests according to the passage?

  • They are too expensive to produce
  • They are not available for all languages
  • They differ only in the language they are written in, not in the content or constructs intended to be measured (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What is a concern raised regarding test validity for adapted tests?

  • Increased accuracy of measurement
  • More valid results for ELs
  • Potential impact of substantial changes in content (correct)
  • None of the above

    • Why do translated tests pose problems, according to the passage?

    <p>They may not be accurate across all dialects of the same language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may a translated version of a mathematics test do, according to the passage?

    <p>Make minor changes that may not be accurate across all 'dialects' of the same language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential problem with translated versions of tests for Hispanic students coming from Puerto Rico?

    <p>The changes made from the English version may not be accurate across all 'dialects' of the same language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do translated tests mainly differ from the English version in?

    <p>Language in which they are written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NCLB allow states to do regarding testing ELs in their native language?

    <p>Test ELs in their native language for up to three years or five on a case-by-case basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tests pose problems because they only differ from the English version in the language in which they are written?

    <p>Translated tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which provision of NCLB allowed states to test ELs in their native language for up to three years?

    <p>Flexibility provision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern regarding test validity for adapted tests?

    <p>Substantial changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may a translated version of a mathematics test inaccurately do, according to the passage?

    <p>Switch commas and periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do translated tests pose problems, according to the passage?

    <p>They only differ in language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of assessment involves minor changes from the English version and may not be accurate across all “dialects” of the same language?

    <p>Translated tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential problem with translated versions of tests for Hispanic students coming from Puerto Rico, according to the passage?

    <p>Language accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different kinds of assessment in the native language mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Translations, adaptations, and parallel development tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assessment involves more substantial changes, such as replacement of items with others that are more appropriate for either culture or language?

    <p>Adapted tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do translated tests mainly differ from the English version in?

    <p>Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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