| Term | Adult English as a Second Language Tests |
|---|---|
| Code | HL-2000.0550 |
| Definition | Programs that administer tests to assess the English proficiency skills of adults for whom English is a second language for the purpose of placing learners in appropriate instructional levels and measuring their ongoing progress. Assessment tools include commercially available tests that assess English literacy (reading and writing), listening and speaking skills, as well as classroom-based tools such as surveys, interviews, checklists, observation measures, teacher-developed tests, learner self-assessment and portfolios or other performance samples. |
| Created | 1/27/97 |
| Changed | 11/13/08 |
| Use References |
Adult ESL Assessments Adult ESL Tests Test of English as a Second Language Examinations |
| See Also References |
English as a Second Language (HH-0500.8000-150) English Language Instruction Volunteer Opportunities (PX-2000.1900) English Language Proficiency Test Preparation (HL-8500.1950) Language/Linguistics Research (TR-8000.4600) Literacy Testing (HL-2000.4500) |
| External Classification Terms |
Education (CAN ED-170) Education (USA ED-170) Educational Support (NTE B90) Educational Testing (NPC B04.07) |
| Related Concepts |
Evaluation/Testing/Diagnosis/Assessment Immigrants/Refugees International/Intercultural |
| Facet | Service |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | “Adult ESL Learner Assessment: Purposes and Tools”, by Miriam Burt and Fran Keenan, ERIC Digest, National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education, September 1995, http://www.cal.org |
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