Building a Framework for a Next-Generation English Language Proficiency Assessment System
- Author(s):
- Wolf, Mikyung Kim; Everson, Philip; Lopez, Alexis A.; Hauck, Maurice Cogan; Pooler, Emilie; Wang, Joyce
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Report Number:
- RR-14-34
- Source:
- ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 29
- Subject/Key Words:
- English Language Learners (ELL), English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), Framework, Academic Standards
Abstract
In particular, the article calls for a need to create an ELP assessment system where the standards, a set of coherent assessments, and instruction are all systematically linked to maximize assessment results and thus aid in ELL students' academic success. The importance of defining an overarching construct to govern various assessments and the use of evidence-centered-design principles for the development of an assessment system are also discussed.
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