Understanding the NYSESLAT Test

What does NYSESLAT stand for?

• New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test

• New York State English Language Assessment Test

• National Youth Standardized English Language Assessment Test

• New York State English Student Learning Assessment Test

Which table is essential for understanding the proficiency levels in NYSESLAT?

• PUMI table

• PUMA table

• PAMI table

• PIMU table

Which of the following is NOT a required component to include when teaching someone how to administer the NYSESLAT?

• PUMI narrative

• Sample questions for each modality

• Student medical history

• Administration directions

What is the primary purpose of the NYSESLAT?

• To assess English language proficiency of English Language Learners (ELLs)

• To measure math skills of all students

• To evaluate teacher performance

• To determine school funding

Which of the following are modalities assessed by the NYSESLAT? (Select all that apply)

• Listening

• Reading

• Speaking

• Typing

• Writing

What should be included when sharing NYSESLAT results with parents?

• Interpretation of scores

• Student’s favorite color

• Teacher’s personal opinion

• School lunch menu

Which document provides a narrative explanation of proficiency levels in NYSESLAT?

• PUMI narrative

• Test blueprint

• Scoring rubric

• Parent letter

What is the first step in administering the NYSESLAT?

• Review administration directions & inventory of materials

• Score the test

• Share results with parents

• Interpret the PUMI table

If a student scores at the “Expanding” level on the NYSESLAT, what does this indicate?

• The student is progressing in English proficiency but not yet proficient

• The student is a native English speaker

• The student has failed the test

• The student is exempt from further testing

How can a teacher use the PUMI table during test administration?

• To determine which tasks are appropriate for each proficiency level

• To calculate the final score

• To select the test date

• To assign classroom seats