Assessment and Accommodations of English Language Learners: Issues, Concerns, and Recommendations.

Abedi, Jamal

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ERIC Number: EJ650951

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Assessment and Accommodations of English Language Learners: Issues, Concerns, and Recommendations.

Abedi, Jamal

Journal of School Improvement, v3 n1 p83-89 Spr 2002

Presents the findings from research studies regarding the effectiveness and validity of various assessment accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs) including: modifying English exams, providing glossaries and dictionaries, and allowing extra time. Based on the research findings, provides eight recommendations to policy makers and educators involved in the assessment of ELL students. (Contains 27 references.) (KP)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Limited English Speaking, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs, Student Evaluation, Testing Accommodations

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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