| CELSA © Holistic assessment of structure/grammar in a reading/cloze context 4 choice multiple choice 75 items 4 equivalent forms available |
Junior high age to adult | Paper/pencil & computer delivered | -to place students into multi-level ESL/EFL programs from true beginning to advanced plus -to assess English language proficiency for job placement-to match English language proficiency to job training language skill requirements -to serve as an admissions test for foreign students -to measure growth with pre and post testing -to qualify to apply for financial aid as a U. S. Dept of Ed. approved "ability to benefit" test |
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| CELSA -S © Speaking Test Controlled speaking test using pictures as stimulus 40 items 1 on 1 administration 1 form |
Junior high age to adults | -to assess speaking/oral communication skills -to place students in conversation classes -to place students in jobs and job training suitable to their oral language skills -to identify students who may be able to communicate orally but cannot read or write -to show achievement gains in communicative skills |
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| CELSA -L © Listening Comprehension Test Controlled listening test using pictures as answer options - no reading required 58 items 5 choice multiple choice 2 forms |
Junior high age to adults | Paper/pencil w/CD & computer delivered | -to assess listening/communication skills -to place students into conversation classes -to place students in jobs and job training suitable to their comprehension skills -to determine if advanced students are ready to transition to all English lecture classes -to show achievement gains in communicative skills |
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CELSA -W © Writing Test - 2 options 1. Controlled writing test with picture prompts & sentence level writing 30 items 1 form |
Junior high age to adults | -to place students in writing classes -to place students in jobs and job training programs suitable to their writing skills -to show achievement gains in writing |