ELPA Information Review

To get proficient, you need _________ in all 4 domains

• a 5

• a 4 or 5

• a 1

• a 3

Answer explanation

If you have all 4s and no 5s, you can still be proficient.

What happens if you get proficient on the ELPA?

• You exit ELL.

• You will still come to ELL Tutorial next year.

• You start over.

• You will have the option to apply for the seal of biliteracy.

Answer explanation

If you get proficient and exit ELL, Ms. Kenny and I will sometimes check on you throughout the school year to make sure you're doing okay, but you will otherwise be on your own.

True or False: The ELPA is timed and you must finish on test day.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Take as much time as you need on the ELPA! We can continue testing during Tutorial if you don't finish.

To get proficient on the ELPA, you need to:

• Try your best.

• Take your time.

• Read through each question and answer carefully.

• All of the above

True or False: I will be disappointed if you did not try your best.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

No matter what score you get, I will be disappointed if you did not try your best. You will only hurt yourself if you don't try.

True or False: I will be disappointed if you do not score proficient.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If you try your best and do not score proficient, I will not be disappointed. This test is not a reflection of your character or worth.

True or False: The reading test is easy and is not boring.

• True

• False

When you get bored during the reading test, what will you do?

• Stop testing for a moment and take a break.

• Guess.

• Skim through the rest of the test.

• All of the above

When you are doing the speaking test, you cannot write anything down.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

PLEASE write your answers down first. You probably will not get proficient if you do not.

True or False: Anything you write down during the speaking test will NOT count towards your score.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Just because you write it down doesn't mean you don't have to speak. But also, don't worry about spelling when you write down your answer. The only thing that matters is your recording.