TELPAS Testing Knowledge Quiz

What does TELPAS stand for?

• Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System

• Texas Educational Language Proficiency Assessment System

• Texas English Learning Proficiency Assessment System

• Texas English Language Performance Assessment System

Which of the following is a component of the TELPAS test?

• Listening

• Writing

• Speaking

• All of the above

What is the purpose of TELPAS?

• TELPAS assesses students in grades 3-12 in four language domains.

• TELPAS is designed to assess the progress that EB students make in learning the English language.

• To test students' knowledge of English

• In TELPAS, the four proficiency levels are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Which of the following are students allowed to do?

• Receive reading assistance other than what is already embedded in the test.

• Use a dictionary or word-to-word translator of any kind.

• Take one test one day and the other another day.

• Have test questions, answer choices, or selections translated, rephrased, or clarified

The use of cell phones or other communication devices is prohibited during testing for students.

• True

• False

Discuss the importance of following proper assessment administration procedures during TELPAS testing.

• It ensures the test is completed quickly

• It guarantees accurate and fair assessment of students' abilities

• It allows for more students to take the test at once

• It reduces the need for test materials

What are the key components of test security? (Check all that apply)

• Secure Test Materials

• Test Content

• Sufficient Measures

• Instructions and Procedures

• Active Monitoring

What can students have when testing?

• Scratch paper and pencil

• Headphones with microphone

• Headphones for the reading and writing portion

• Phones

Fill in the blank: Students who are still testing after about ______ hours should be consolidated to continue testing. 

Practice and Release Test should be used as a predictor of student success on TELPAS

• True

• False