Tennessee English Language Tennessee English Language Placement Assessment Placement Assessment

(TELPA)(TELPA)

Testing Information Overview

And Q&A

TELPA and ELDATELPA and ELDAThe TELPA is a placement test designed and

based upon the full English Language Development Assessment’s (ELDA) battery of tests. It is designed to allow schools to place students, based on their acquisition of English language proficiency skills, into classrooms and services best suited for their current level of acquisition. The TELPA has four operational forms designed for differing levels of academic and developmental language. Thus, there is one test form for each of the following grade clusters: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

List of K-2 TELPA MaterialsList of K-2 TELPA Materials K-2 Student Test Booklets – delivered

in packs of 10 shrink wrapped with 10 K-2 Student Record Forms (Answer Sheets) K-2 Student Test Booklets = Red K-2 Student Record Forms = Red

K-2 Test Administration Manual – delivered in packs of 10 shrink wrapped

List of 3-12 TELPA MaterialsList of 3-12 TELPA Materials 3-12 Student Test Booklets –

delivered in packs of 10 shrink wrapped with 10 Student Record Forms (Answer Sheets) Grades 3-5 = (Green Test Booklets) Grades 6-8 = (Blue Test Booklets) Grades 9-12 = (Purple Test Booklets)

3-12 TELPA 3-12 TELPA Supplemental MaterialsSupplemental Materials

3-12 Speaking Scoring guide – 1 for every 10 pack of test booklets

3-5 Writing Scoring guide – 1 for every 10 pack of test booklets

6-8 Writing Scoring guide – 1 for every 10 pack of test booklets

9-12 Writing Scoring guide – 1 for every 10 pack of test booklets

3-12 Audio CD – 1 for every 10 pack of test booklets

3-12 Test Administration Manual – 1 for every 10 pack of test booklets

TELPA / ELDA HelplineTELPA / ELDA Helpline

Questions / Track an Order(888) 612-0180 or elda@measinc.com

Security Concerns Security Concerns and Proceduresand Procedures

District and State procedures must be followed at all times

Ensure the security of test booklets and supplemental materials when not in use

During assessment administration, a test administrator must be present at all times

Testing Ratios

Student-Teacher RatioWe recommend the TELPA (all grades K-12) be administered as a one on one assessment. However, if you need to assess any part in a group this is our recommendation. Grades 3-12 Reading, Writing, and

Listening10 students : 1 Teacher/Test Administrator

All other sections, all other grade levels must be assessed with a 1:1 ratio.

Grades K-2 TELPA Grades K-2 TELPA Test Items By Section Test Items By Section

Cluster Cluster # of Items# of Items

ListeninListeningg

SpeakinSpeaking g

ReadingReading WritingWriting

K-2K-2 2121 88 1616 1010

Item type varies with regard to K-2. There are traditional multiple choice items where the students are asked to choose the correct answer to a question. There are items that require they draw, walk, clap hands, point to an object, etc. The overall goal was to make these young students feel as comfortable as possible in this “test” setting. The idea being that the student is engaged in the tasks presented to them not unlike having a story read to them, reading a story themselves, and completing activities in an age appropriate workbook (coloring book, rainy day activity book, etc.)

Grades 3-12 TELPA Grades 3-12 TELPA Test Items and Times By Section Test Items and Times By Section

(approximate)(approximate)

ClusteClusterr

TimesTimes

ListeninListeningg

SpeakinSpeakingg

ReadingReading WritingWriting

3-123-12 10 10 minutesminutes

12 12 minutesminutes

10 - 15 10 - 15 minutesminutes

15 – 20 15 – 20 minutesminutes

ClusteClusterr# of # of ItemsItems

ListeninListeningg

SpeakinSpeakingg

ReadingReading WritingWriting

3-123-12 8 MC 8 MC (multiple (multiple choice)choice)

8 items*8 items*(scored by the (scored by the

teacher or teacher or test test

administrator)administrator)

8 MC8 MC 8 MC 2 8 MC 2 OR OR (OR = (OR =

open response)open response)

Speaking ItemsSpeaking Items8 Open-ended oral items or tasks*

2 Items for each of four levels

• Connect

• Tell

• Expand

• Reason

Materials Needed for Materials Needed for TELPA K-2TELPA K-2

One Student Test Booklet One Student Scoring Record – for

Teacher Use Only One Test Administration Manual – for

Teacher Use Only Sharpened No. 2 Pencils 4 Crayons (red, blue, yellow, and green) A pen for general test administration use

Materials Needed for Materials Needed for TELPA 3-12TELPA 3-12

One Test Booklet (appropriate grade level for student being tested)

One Writing Scoring Guide – for Teacher Use Only (appropriate grade level for student being tested)

One Test Administration Manual – for Teacher Use Only

One Speaking Scoring Guide – for Teacher Use Only

One Student Record Form (Answer Sheet) One Prompt CD CD Player Sharpened No. 2 Pencils

Recommendations for Best Recommendations for Best Practice and Assessment Practice and Assessment

PreparationPreparation Whenever possible the TELPA should be

administered as a one on one assessment. Read through administration materials in

advance of testing – especially the scripted administration directions.

Check CD player volume and quality of the CD

Make sure the assessment setting has appropriate seating for the student, plenty of work space for their test booklet, and it is free from outside noise and interference.

Clarifications Clarifications

We received questions regarding TELPA via the ELDA Help system. We will address these questions in the next few slides to provide you with valuable information and perhaps address questions you may have.

K-2 Administration ManualK-2 Administration Manual

It is important to completely read through the K-2 manual and the K-2 student booklet prior to assessing any K-2 students.

K-2 Listening item #21 – three pictures of the girl’s (Anna’s) face. Either negative picture would be acceptable as a correct answer.

K-2 Operational Placement Table (page 45)

3-5 Writing Scoring Guide3-5 Writing Scoring Guide 3-5 “Time of Day” prompt Score Point 3

examples G8, G9, and G10 Rangefinding committees for previous ELDA

prompts similar to this one and for this specific prompt, opened the possibilities for definition of “time of day.”

Well written responses from students that address it in a broad manner (Summer days) are to be considered on topic.

General Writing Note: If the lines in the Writing section of the Student Record form are not sufficient, you may provide blank paper for students.

3-12 Speaking Scoring 3-12 Speaking Scoring GuideGuide

References the 8 items or tasks as 1-References the 8 items or tasks as 1-8. The Speaking section of the 8. The Speaking section of the Student Record Form (answer sheet) Student Record Form (answer sheet) lists the items as 9-16. lists the items as 9-16.

3-12 Student Record Form 3-12 Student Record Form and Test Booklet Directionsand Test Booklet Directions

The 3-12 student record form (answer sheet) is only front (page 1) and back (page 2). Reading directions in the 3-12 test booklets direct

students to fill in the circle for each answer on page 2 of the answer sheet. The Reading section is on the front (page 1).

Writing Part 2 directions in the 3-12 test booklets direct students to write their answers on page 3 of the answer sheet. That should be done on the back (page 2) of the student record form.

*You may correct these page number directions for the students in advance of administering the assessment.

3-12 Administration Manuals3-12 Administration Manuals

We found and were alerted to inconsistencies in the 3-12 manual. We will be providing an updated manual in the next few weeks. Continue to use the manuals you currently have on hand. The next few slides we will detail the inconsistencies so you may hand correct your copies.

3-12 Administration Manuals3-12 Administration Manuals Ignore or cross out any references to

returning materials, barcodes, students taking notes in their test booklets, and tape recorders.

The top of page 21 should read “Look at Sample 2.”

Q & AQ & A

We will distribute this PPT and the Q & A results at a later time (on or before 8/12).

After today any TELPA questions can be directed to the ELDA Helpline

(888) 612-0180 or elda@measinc.com Thank You