Assessment with adult English language learners

Series or Serial: Trends and issues

Publisher: National Center for ESL Literacy Education

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 2002

Distributor: Center for Applied Linguistics

Source Address: 4646 40th Street, N.W.

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20016-1859

Phone: (202)-362-0700

Material Type: Research/Technical Report

Intended Audience: Program Manager

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 2 p

Subjects: Adult Education; English (Second Language); Accountability; Educational Assessment

Abstract:
This trends and issues report describes how the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title II, requires each state to report educational gains of learners in terms of level descriptors defined by the National Reporting System (NRS). Problems with measuring adult learner gains are discussed. Features of standardized testing and performance assessment methods are summarized. References are included.

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