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Proficiency Level Descriptors Flashcards

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  1. How many English language proficiency levels does the ELPAC use to classify students?

    Answer: 4

    The ELPAC classifies students into 4 proficiency levels: Emerging, Expanding, Bridging, and Reaching.

  2. What is the name of the lowest ELPAC proficiency level?

    Answer: Emerging

    Emerging is the lowest of the four ELPAC proficiency levels, indicating students are at the earliest stages of English language development.

  3. Students at the Emerging proficiency level typically demonstrate which characteristic?

    Answer: Reliance on visual and contextual supports to understand English

    Emerging-level students rely heavily on visual and contextual supports as they are at the beginning stages of English language acquisition.

  4. Which ELPAC proficiency level describes students who have moved beyond initial acquisition but still need considerable support?

    Answer: Expanding

    The Expanding level describes students who have moved beyond the initial stages and are developing a greater command of English, though they still need significant support.

  5. What is the highest ELPAC proficiency level?

    Answer: Reaching

    Reaching is the highest of the four ELPAC proficiency levels, indicating students are nearing or have achieved full English proficiency.

  6. At which ELPAC proficiency level are students able to engage in complex, abstract academic tasks with minimal support?

    Answer: Reaching

    Students at the Reaching level demonstrate near-proficient or proficient English language skills, enabling them to engage in complex academic tasks with minimal support.

  7. The Bridging proficiency level in ELPAC indicates that a student is:

    Answer: Moving toward full English proficiency with decreasing support needs

    The Bridging level indicates students are transitioning toward full English language proficiency and require decreasing levels of support to access grade-level content.