Assessment Domains Test Directions Listening Reading Writing Speaking

Test "directions" refers to all text in the Test Administrator's Script that is provided to explain logistics of the test, including all practice items. Directions include only what is scripted in the Test Administrator's Script. For Speaking, the directions end just before the test administrator reads "Part A" and for Listening, the directions end just before the test administrator presses Play.

Translation of directions into native language

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Signing directions to students Explanation of directions in English and/or native language Repeating directions Use directions that have been marked by teacher in the Student Response Booklet Presentation Format Accommodation

Yes Yes Yes Yes Listening

Yes Yes Yes Yes Reading

Yes Yes Yes Yes Writing

Yes Yes Yes N/A Speaking

"Test" refers to test items (including introductory text and graphic support), but not scripted test directions (defined above). Translation of test into native language Translation of test into sign language Oral reading of test in English Oral reading of test in native language Use of bilingual dictionary Use of highlighters* (yellow only) by student in test booklet text only; must not be used No No No No No Yes No No No No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes No No No No No N/A

in answer area Use of marker to maintain place Large print (student responses must be transcribed into a standard test booklet) Low vision aids or magnification device Audio amplification device or noise buffer Student reads questions or responses aloud to self Student reads questions or responses aloud and records with tape recorder Oral reading of Recording Script Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A No N/A

* The use of highlighters may be available to all students in some states. Please contact your state educational agency if you have questions about the use of highlighters.

Setting Format Test may be administered... By trained personnel in non-school setting (e.g., home or hospital) With preferential seating In study carrel In space with special lighting In space with special acoustics With special furniture for student

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes

With equipment or technology that the student uses for other tests and school work (e.g., pencils adapted in size or grip, slant board or wedge) Timing/Scheduling

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Flexibility with timing of test is permitted for students who require extra time or have limited attention spans as documented on their IEPs. More breaks as needed by student Short-segment testing (refers to administration of very brief sections of the test at a time, such as three or four items related to a common theme) Extend testing time within same school day Extend testing sessions over multiple days Response Format Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Listening

Yes Yes Reading

Yes Yes Writing

Yes No Speaking

Certain devices or practices may be used to facilitate testing for students who have difficulty with bubbling or writing in the correct area of the test booklet. Braille writers Computer, word processor, or similar assistive device (spell check, grammar check, and dictionary/thesaurus must be turned off) Tape recorders for recording student responses Scribes: all student responses must be transcribed verbatim, including spelling, punctuation, and paragraph breaks Responses in native language Answers are given orally or pointed to N/A N/A No N/A

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N/A

Yes

N/A

N/A

N/A

No

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

No Yes

No Yes

No No

No N/A

Other Test Administration Considerations for All Students

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Certain practices can reduce testing anxiety for students. For example, test administrators may... Provide verbal praise or tangible reinforcement to increase motivation Administer practice test or examples before the administration date of the assessment Be school personnel familiar to student Be special education personnel Administer the test in a separate room Administer the test in a small group Administer the test to students individually Other Accommodations Not Recommended by the WIDA Consortium at this Time(See below for more information) Braille edition of assessment Signing questions or answers Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No N/A

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Possible No

Possible No

Possible No

Possible No