TESOL tales with Nnenne

  Evaluating an ELPA21  Sample item: Language Arts Presentation Script: “Listen to a student presenting a book report. Then, you will record your answer to three questions about the report. This is my science fiction book report. The title of the book is Robots and Rainbows. The author of the book is Cecile Ray. The setting is a community on the moon. The main characters are Ava Lang and Davie Wing. The summary of the book is Ava Lang is a clumsy robot that is helping build houses for humans on the moon. She is a hard worker, but she never makes any progress because she has lots of accidents. Her boss isn’t very nice and he makes Ava nervous. Ava becomes friends with another worker named Davie Wing. Davie gives Ava a tool that helps her learn to love her work. Who is the author of the book and where does the story take place? ELPA21 Kindergarten listening and ELPA21 Practice writing assessment. The provided information about the ELPA21 Kindergarten listening assessment and the...

  Unpacking Assessment   In the world of education, particularly for English learners (ELs), clear and fair assessment practices are crucial. But navigating terms like "assessment," "measurement," and "test" can be confusing. This blog post, drawing on concepts from Gottlieb (pp. 20-38, pp. 123-128), will provide a breakdown of these terms and the principles that guide effective assessment for ELs. Understanding the Terminology:   Assessment : The broader process of gathering information about a student's knowledge, skills, and understanding. It encompasses various methods like tests, observations, and portfolios. Measurement : The act of quantifying a student's performance. This often involves assigning scores or grades. While measurement is a part of assessment, not all assessments involve numerical scores. Test : A specific tool within assessment that typically involves a set of questions or tasks designed to measure a specific skill or knowledg...