Linguistic Simplification: A Promising Test Accommodation for LEP Students?

Authors

Charles W. Stansfield

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/wa8g-2x72

Abstract

This article is a synopsis of an experimental study of the effects of linguistic simplification, a test accommodation designed for LEP students. Conducted as part of Delaware's statewide assessment program, this study examined the effects of linguistic simplification of fourth- and sixth-grade science test items and specifically looked at score comparability between LEP and non-LEP examinees. Accessed 29,798 times on https://pareonline.net from July 23, 2002 to December 31, 2019. For downloads from January 1, 2020 forward, please click on the PlumX Metrics link to the right.

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Recommended Citation

Stansfield, Charles W. (2019) "Linguistic Simplification: A Promising Test Accommodation for LEP Students?," Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation: Vol. 8, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/wa8g-2x72
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol8/iss1/7