AAPPL

ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in 语言

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The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in 语言 (AAPPL) is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment of K-12 standards-based language learning. It assesses language ability across the three modes of communication as defined by the 世界学习准备标准 语言. Tasks on the AAPPL are often situated within the context of today’s communication media. 例如, test takers perform tasks such as answering questions posed by a video chat partner, 阅读社交媒体帖子, and e-mailing a pen pal to demonstrate language ability.

The AAPPL tasks are informed by the functions described in the ACTFL熟练程度指引 评级是根据 ACTFL性能描述符 for Language Learners. Score reports identify a proficiency range along with pinpointing a narrower performance score for each of the test components.

语言

AAPPL有阿拉伯语版本, 中文(普通话), 英语, 法国, 德国, 意大利, 日本, 朝鲜文。, 葡萄牙语, 俄罗斯, 和西班牙语.

沟通方式

AAPPL places the value of communication front and center, assessing language performance and proficiency via the three modes of communication as described in the 世界学习准备标准 语言. AAPPL星际网赌登录:

  • 人际听 & 说(ILS)
  • 陈述性写作(PW)
  • Interpretive Reading (IR) and Interpretive Listening (IL)

任务和主题

ACTFL's Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in 语言 (AAPPL) brings the 5 C's of the 世界学习准备标准 语言 into a modern proficiency and performance assessment environment. To that end, learners are presented with a series of tasks in each mode of communication. These tasks are informed by the functions described in the ACTFL熟练程度指引. The 主题 are age-appropriate and relevant to learners.

To facilitate curriculum planning, ACTFL provides a comprehensive list of 主题 associated with each mode of communication addressed in the test.

测试形式

The AAPPL is typically appropriate for Grades 3 – 12. 订购AAPPL时, the selection of test forms should be based on two criteria: grade level of learners and proficiency target for the course. Form A targets the Novice and Intermediate proficiency ranges. Form B targets the Intermediate proficiency range up to Advanced Low. 表格E is designed for learners in elementary school, 等级3 - 4, and targets the Novice and Intermediate proficiency ranges. 表格安排如下:

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*Note: 表格E consists solely of the 人际听 and 说(ILS) section.

分数和报告

One of the goals of the AAPPL is to provide as much useful information to the test takers, 教练, 父母, 以及尽可能多的其他利益相关者. 通过LTI, ACTFL的独家被许可人, we offer a variety of score reports to monitor learners’ growth and track progress toward district-, program- or school-wide goals for proficiency and performance. 了解更多关于 AAPPL分数和报告.

提示

Before taking the AAPPL, learners are encouraged to visit the AAPPL技巧 page, w在这里 they can watch three short video about the different components of the AAPPL. In the videos, t在这里 are tips on how to perform one's best. It is also recommended that learners practice with a demo AAPPL in their language, 可以找到 在这里.

效度与信度

AAPPL's original design and test framework were based on the 2006 ACTFL用途及需要星际网赌登录, 一项超过1的调查,600 world language 教练 and administrators regarding the assessments they used and the kinds of assessments they needed. Based on rigorous piloting and field testing and follow-on studies conducted for nearly a decade, the AAPPL represents effective practices in world language assessment.

9分析,000 test takers demonstrate that the AAPPL can reliably differentiate examinee results according to different levels as described by the AAPPL performance scores. In addition, item difficulty parameters reflect the targeted proficiency levels.

Cox and Malone (2018) further document AAPPL rater reliability and articulate a validity argument using evidence from over 10,000次试验结果. For a more detailed discussion of AAPPL validity and reliability, refer to:

考克斯T.L., & 马龙,米.E. (2018). A validity argument to support the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward proficiency. 外语年鉴, 51 (3), 548-574. 从检索 http://doi.org/10.1111/flan.12353.