Composite Scores Flashcards
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Which scale is used to report ELPAC Summative composite scores for individual domains?
Answer: 1–4 performance levels with scaled scores
ELPAC domain and composite scores are reported on a 1–4 performance level scale accompanied by scaled scores within each level.
Under what circumstance would a student's ELPAC Summative composite score be considered invalid?
Answer: The student was absent for one or more test sections
If a student is absent for any required section, a valid composite score cannot be calculated because all domain scores are needed.
How many performance levels exist for ELPAC Summative composite scores?
Answer: 4
The ELPAC Summative uses four performance levels: 1 (Minimally Developed), 2 (Somewhat Developed), 3 (Moderately Developed), and 4 (Well Developed).
Which entity sets the cut scores that define ELPAC composite performance levels?
Answer: The California Department of Education (CDE) with State Board approval
The California Department of Education, with State Board of Education approval, establishes the cut scores for ELPAC performance levels.
A kindergarten student's ELPAC Initial composite result shows 'English learner.' What must the school do next?
Answer: Notify parents and provide appropriate English language development services
Schools must notify parents of the EL identification and ensure the student receives appropriate English language development instruction.
On the ELPAC, the term 'composite score' differs from a 'domain score' in that a composite score:
Answer: Combines two or more domain scores into a single summary score
A composite score aggregates multiple domain scores (e.g., Listening + Speaking = Oral Language composite) into one summary measure.
Which ELPAC score report section would a parent examine to understand how their child performed specifically in the combined area of reading and writing?
Answer: Written Language composite
The Written Language composite specifically reflects the combination of Reading and Writing performance, making it the appropriate section for parents to review literacy skills.