NAEP Wave 2 (TEL and Assessment Feedback)

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Appendix G NAEP 2014 Wave 2 SD & ELL Worksheets

NAEP Wave 2 (TEL and Assessment Feedback)

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Appendix G:
Sample 2013 SD and ELL Worksheets & Instructions
And
Generic State Guidelines

SD Worksheet Instructions

Student Name
B
C

Session # /
Line #

NAEP Student Booklet ID #
(Column O on Admin. Schedule)

E
F

Refer to the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines
for information on the allowed
accommodations/universal design elements.
Record the NAEP code of each required
accommodation/universal design element from
the guidelines in the space below for each
student.

G
H
I

What accommodations or universal design
elements does this student receive for
computer-based testing (any subject)? If
the student is not tested using a computer,
what accommodations/universal design
elements does the student receive when
tested on the state (standardized)
assessment for science?
How should this student be tested on NAEP?
Review columns G and H and the SD Decision
Tree on page 2 of the Worksheet Instructions for
how to answer this question.
1 = Without accommodations
2 = With accommodations allowed by NAEP
3 = Do not test

NAEP Use Only

Are all of the student's accommodations listed
in column G allowed for NAEP?
Refer to the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for
information on the accommodations allowed by
NAEP.
1 = Yes, all accommodations are allowed
2 = No, some/all accommodations are not
allowed

Please complete both sides of this
worksheet for each student.

According to the student's IEP or Section
504 Plan, how is this student assessed on the
state (standardized) assessment for science?
1 = Without accommodations
(Go to column I)
2 = With accommodations (Go to column G)
3 = With alternate assessment/modified
achievement standards (Go to column G)
4 = With alternate assessment/alternate
achievement standards (Go to column G)

NAEP 2013
Students with Disabilities (SD)
Worksheet
TEL
perf

This form must be completed in No. 2 pencil.

Record the student's current SD classification
using one of the codes below:
1 = Has an IEP for a disability
2 = Has a Section 504 Plan and needs
accommodation to be tested
3 = Does not have an IEP or Section 504 Plan
(Do not complete the rest of the worksheet
for this student)

NAEP Subject
T = Technology and Engineering Literacy

Inv. #NA000?????

SAMPLE FORM
NAEP 2013
Students with Disabilities (SD) Worksheet
TEL
SCHOOL COPY
Sheet ____ of ____
SCHOOL #:

School Name:
Please complete the back of this worksheet for each student.

Sheet ____ of ____

For
NAEP
Use Only

Student Name
Session # /
Line #

NAEP Student Booklet ID #
(Column O on Admin. Schedule)

Traumatic brain injury

Orthopedic impairment

Emotional disturbance

Intellectual disability

Other health impairment
(Record the other health impairment in the space to
the right)

Developmental delay (age 9 or younger)

Speech or language impairment

Which of the following IDEA categories best describes this student's identified disability(ies)?
(Fill in all ovals that apply)

Other health impairment (specify)

NAEP 2013 SD Worksheet TEL School
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P
Q

At what grade level does this student perform in science?
1 = At or above grade level
2 = One year below grade level
3 = Two or more years below grade level
4 = Not receiving instruction in this subject
5 = Don't know

Sheet ____ of ____

What is the degree of this student's disability(ies)?
1 = Profound/Severe
2 = Moderate
3 = Mild

Students with Disabilities (SD) Worksheet
TEL

Autism

NAEP 2013
Students with Disabilities (SD)
Worksheet
TEL
School Copy
L

Visual impairment/blindness

Hearing impairment/deafness

Specific learning disability

Sheet

NAEP Subject
T = Technology and Engineering Literacy

SAMPLE FORM
SCHOOL #:

Printed in the USA by Pearson
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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Instructions for Completing Worksheets for Students with Disabilities (SD)
Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) Assessment
(Please review these instructions before completing the SD Worksheets)

Frequently Asked Questions
NAEP’s goal is to be as inclusive as possible. The expectation is that all students, except the most
cognitively disabled, will participate on NAEP, as they do on their state assessments.
NAEP results are not reported for individual students or schools and do not affect a student’s
grade or a school’s AYP results.

We don’t offer technology and engineering literacy classes. How do we evaluate if a student’s IEP
or Section 504 Plan should be applied to the TEL assessment?
The TEL computer-based assessment is most closely associated with the STEM subjects – science,
technology, engineering and mathematics. When evaluating if a student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan
should be applied to the TEL assessment, review the student’s needs for computer-based testing or for
science, if computer-based testing is not applicable.
What if an SD is withdrawn or graduated, never attends campus (e.g., home schooled), or is
otherwise ineligible for NAEP (e.g., not enrolled in the sampled grade)?
Draw a line through that student’s name, record a note in column G, and leave the rest of the worksheet
blank for that student.
What is the process for determining how a student should be included in NAEP?
• Before the preassessment visit, school staff complete the worksheets using these instructions and
the SD Inclusion Guidelines.
• At the preassessment visit, the NAEP representative will collect the completed worksheets,
review them for consistency, and then discuss with the school coordinator how each student
should be assessed on NAEP.
• All final inclusion and accommodation decisions are made by school staff and/or
parents/guardians.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a
collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid
OMB control number for this information collection is 1850-0790. The time required to complete
this information collection is estimated to average 10 minutes per student including the time to
review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the
time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of
Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding the
status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: NAEP/NCES, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

A project of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Institute of
Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. The information you provide
will be used for statistical purposes only. In accordance with the Confidential
Information Protection provisions of Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and
other applicable Federal laws, your responses will be kept confidential and will not
be disclosed in identifiable form to anyone other than employees or agents. By law,
every NCES employee as well as every agent, such as contractors and NAEP
coordinators, has taken an oath and is subject to a jail term of up to 5 years, a fine of
up to $250,000, or both, if he or she willfully discloses ANY identifiable
information about you. OMB No. 1850-0790 • Approval Expires 04/30/2013

How to Complete the Front of the SD Worksheet
Columns A through D are preprinted.
• Names beginning with “&” in column A are also listed on the ELL Worksheet (student is both SD and ELL).
•

List any students sampled for NAEP who currently have an IEP but whose names are not preprinted.

•

List any students sampled for NAEP who currently have a Section 504 Plan and require accommodations to
be tested, but whose names are not preprinted.

Columns E through I are to be completed by school staff.
• Column E: Record the student’s current SD classification using one of the codes listed. If a student has
both an IEP and Section 504 Plan, record IEP as the student’s SD classification.
•

Column F:

Record how this student is tested or instructed in the NAEP subject listed in column B,
according to the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan, using one of the codes listed.

•

Column G:

Record the accommodations this student receives when tested in the NAEP subject listed in
column B. Refer to the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for information on the allowed
accommodations.

•

Column H:

Record if all the student’s required accommodations are allowed in the NAEP subject. Refer
to the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for information on the accommodations allowed by
NAEP.

•

Column I:

To answer column I, review columns G and H, and the decision tree below.

Column J is for NAEP Use Only.

Decision Tree for Students with Disabilities
According to the student’s IEP or
Section 504 Plan, how is this student
assessed on the state (standardized)
assessment for science?

Without
accommodations

With
accommodations
allowed by NAEP

With one or more
accommodations
not allowed by
NAEP

With an alternate
assessment with
modified
achievement
standards*

With an alternate
assessment with
alternate
achievement
standards *

Student takes NAEP
without
accommodations

Student takes NAEP
with
accommodations
allowed by NAEP

Student may be
excluded

(Column I = Code 1)

(Column I = Code 2)

Schools are
encouraged to
include student on
NAEP with
accommodations
allowed by NAEP

(Column I = Code 2)

(Column I = Code 3)

(Column I = Code 2)
* Check the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for more information about alternate assessments with modified or alternate
achievement standards in your state.

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How to Complete the Back of the SD Worksheet
On the back of the worksheet are some research questions about the same students listed on the front. Please
consult the person most knowledgeable about each student’s disability(ies) and grade-level performance to answer
these questions.
Columns K through N are preprinted.
Columns O through Q are to be completed by school staff.

Column O: Which of the following IDEA categories describes this student’s identified disability(ies)?
Fill in one or more ovals indicating all of each student’s identified disabilities. The categories listed are used
by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
“Other (specify)” should only be marked for disability(ies) other than those pre-listed.
Column P: What is the degree of this student’s disability(ies)?
Record the degree of each student’s disability(ies) recorded in column O, using one of the following codes:
1 = Profound/Severe
2 = Moderate
3 = Mild
The response should be based on the knowledge of the person most familiar with this student’s disability(ies)
and based on this person’s professional judgment how it/they might compare to other students with similar
disability(ies) in the same grade.
Column Q: At what grade level does this student perform in science?
Record the grade level at which the student performs in the NAEP subject listed in column L, using one of
the following codes:
1 = At or above grade level
2 = One year below grade level
3 = Two or more years below grade level
4 = Not receiving instruction in this subject
5 = Don’t know
For example, a grade 4 student selected to take the NAEP math assessment who performs at a second-grade
level should be marked as code 3 (two or more years below grade level).

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Instructions for Completing Worksheets for Students with Disabilities (SD)
Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) Assessment
Private Schools
(Please review these instructions before completing the SD Worksheets)

NAEP’s goal is to be as inclusive as possible. The expectation is that all students, except the most
cognitively disabled, will participate on NAEP, as they do on standardized assessments.
NAEP results are not reported for individual students or schools.

stand-alone laptops with specialized software. There will be a short tutorial on how to use the specialized
software prior to the assessments. All student work will be stored in a secure manner without student identifiable
information. The NAEP specialized software for students does not use the Internet. All students taking a NAEP
computer-based assessment must use the NAEP-supplied equipment.

Our school does not use Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Section 504 Plans. Can our
students still receive accommodations for NAEP?
Yes, students can receive any NAEP-allowed accommodation specified in individualized instructional
plans, or that they routinely receive either during standardized testing or classroom instruction. See the
enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for more information on accommodations allowed by NAEP.
We don’t offer technology and engineering literacy classes. How do we evaluate if a student’s
individualized instructional plan should be applied to the TEL assessment?
The TEL computer-based assessment is most closely associated with the STEM subjects – science,
technology, engineering and mathematics. When evaluating if a student’s individualized instructional
plan should be applied to the TEL assessment, review the student’s needs for computer-based testing or
for science, if computer-based testing is not applicable.
What is the process for determining how a student should be included in NAEP?
• Before the preassessment visit, school staff complete the worksheets using these instructions and
the SD Inclusion Guidelines.
• At the preassessment visit, the NAEP representative will collect the completed worksheets,
review them for consistency, and then discuss with the school coordinator how each student
should be assessed on NAEP.
• All final inclusion and accommodation decisions are made by school staff and/or
parents/guardians.

How to Complete the Front of the SD Worksheet
Columns A through D are preprinted.
• Names beginning with “&” in column A are also listed on the ELL Worksheet (student is both SD and ELL).
• List any students sampled for NAEP who currently have an IEP but whose names are not preprinted.
• List any students sampled for NAEP who currently have a Section 504 Plan and require accommodations to
be tested, but whose names are not preprinted.
• List any students who routinely receive accommodations for standardized testing or during classroom
instruction.
Columns E through I are to be completed by school staff.
• Column E: Record the student’s current SD classification using one of the codes listed. If a student has
both an IEP and Section 504 Plan, record IEP as the student’s SD classification. If none of
these codes apply, leave the column blank for that student.
• Column F: Record how this student is tested or instructed in the NAEP subject listed in column B,
according to the student’s individualized instructional plan, using one of the codes listed.
• Column G: Record the accommodations this student receives when tested or instructed in the NAEP
subject listed in column B. Refer to the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for information on
the allowed accommodations.
• Column H: Record if all the student’s required accommodations are allowed in the NAEP subject. Refer
to the enclosed SD Inclusion Guidelines for information on the accommodations allowed by
NAEP.
• Column I:
To answer column I, review columns G and H, and the decision tree below.
Column J is for NAEP Use Only.

Decision Tree for Students with Disabilities
According to the student’s IEP,
Section 504 Plan, or individualized
instructional plan, how is this
student assessed on standardized
assessment for science?
Without
accommodations

With
accommodations
allowed by NAEP

With one or more
accommodations
not allowed by
NAEP

With an alternate
assessment with
modified
achievement
standards*

With an alternate
assessment with
alternate
achievement
standards **

Student takes NAEP
without
accommodations

Student takes NAEP
with
accommodations
allowed by NAEP

Student may be
excluded

(Column I = Code 1)

(Column I = Code 2)

Schools are
encouraged to
include student on
NAEP with
accommodations
allowed by NAEP

(Column I = Code 2)

(Column I = Code 3)

(Column I = Code 2)

* Modified assessments are based on grade-level content that is less rigorous than regular assessments.
** Alternate assessments are based on the grade-level content but at reduced depth, breadth, and complexity than regular assessments.

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ELL Worksheet Instructions

Student Name
B
C

Session # /
Line #

NAEP Student Booklet ID #
(Column O on Admin. Schedule)

E
F
G
H

Refer to the enclosed ELL Inclusion
Guidelines for information on the allowed
accommodations/universal design elements.
Record the NAEP code of each required
accommodation/universal design element from
the guidelines in the space below for each
student.

I
J

How should this student be tested on
NAEP? Review columns F, H and I and the
ELL Decision Tree on page 2 of the Worksheet
Instructions for how to answer this question.
1 = Without accommodations
2 = With accommodations allowed by NAEP
3 = Do not test

NAEP Use Only

Are all of the student's accommodations listed
in column H allowed for NAEP?
Refer to the enclosed ELL Inclusion Guidelines
for information on the accommodations allowed
by NAEP.
1 = Yes, all accommodations are allowed
2 = No, some/all accommodations are not
allowed

Please complete both sides of this
worksheet for each student.

What is the student's primary language?
1 = Spanish
2 = Other

NAEP 2013
English Language Learner (ELL)
Worksheet
TEL
perf

This form must be completed in No. 2 pencil.

Record the student's current ELL
classification using one of the codes below:
1 = Yes, ELL
2 = No, formerly ELL (monitored for AYP) (Do
not complete the rest of the worksheet for
this student)
3 = No, not ELL (Do not complete the rest of
the worksheet for this student)
How long has this student been enrolled in
U.S. schools?
1 = 1 full academic year or more before the
NAEP assessment
2 = Less than 1 full academic year before the
NAEP assessment

NAEP Subject
T = Technology and Engineering Literacy

Inv. #NA000?????

SAMPLE FORM
NAEP 2013
SCHOOL #:
English Language Learner (ELL) Worksheet
TEL
School Name:
SCHOOL COPY
Sheet ____ of ____ Please complete the back of this worksheet for each student.

Sheet ____ of ____

For
NAEP
Use Only

NAEP 2012
English Language Learner
(ELL)
Worksheet
TEL
School Copy

Student Name
Session # /
Line #

NAEP Student Booklet ID #
(Column O on Admin. Schedule)

P
Q

NAEP 2012 ELL Worksheet Pilot School

Writing English

Reading English

Speaking English

English Language Learner (ELL) Worksheet
Sheet ____ of ____
TEL

Listening comprehension in
English

L
of

Including this school year, how long has this student been
receiving academic instruction primarily in English?
1 = Does not receive academic instruction
primarily in English
2 = Less than 1 year
3 = 1 to 2 years
4 = 2 to 3 years
5 = 3 years or more
6 = Don't know

Sheet

NAEP Subject
T = Technology and Engineering Literacy

SAMPLE FORM
SCHOOL #:
R

For each item listed below, how
would you characterize this student's
English proficiency?
1 = ELL advanced
2 = ELL intermediate
3 = ELL beginning
4 = No proficiency
5 = Don't know

183158-001:321
Printed in the USA by Pearson
ISD8962

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Instructions for Completing Worksheets for English Language Learners (ELL)
Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) Assessment
(Please review these instructions before completing the ELL Worksheet)

NAEP’s goal is to be as inclusive as possible. The expectation is that all students, except those
who have been enrolled in U.S. schools for less than one full academic year, will participate on
NAEP, as they do on their state assessments.
NAEP results are not reported for individual students or schools and do not affect a student’s
grade or a school’s AYP results.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Technology and Engineering Literacy Assessment?
According to the NAEP framework, technology and engineering literacy is defined as “the capacity to use,
understand, and evaluate technology as well as to understand technological principles and strategies needed to
develop solutions and achieve goals.” The TEL assessment will be administered using NAEP-provided, standalone laptops with specialized software. There will be a short tutorial on how to use the specialized software prior
to the assessments. All student work will be stored in a secure manner without student identifiable information.
The NAEP specialized software for students does not use the Internet. All students taking a NAEP computerbased assessment must use the NAEP-supplied equipment.
What is “one full academic year” as defined by NAEP?
One full academic year is defined as one full school year before the assessment. For example, if a student is
currently in eighth grade, he or she would have attended school in the U.S. for all of seventh grade.
We don’t offer technology and engineering literacy classes. How do we evaluate if an English language
learner needs accommodations for the TEL assessment?
The TEL computer-based assessment is most closely associated with the STEM subjects – science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. When evaluating if an ELL needs accommodations for the TEL assessment,
review the student’s needs for computer-based testing or for science, if computer-based testing is not applicable.
Can students who are formerly ELL receive accommodations on NAEP?
No, students who are classified as formerly ELL participate in NAEP without accommodations. Only students
who are classified as ELL can receive accommodations on NAEP.
What if an ELL is withdrawn or graduated, never attends campus (e.g., home schooled), or is otherwise
ineligible for NAEP (e.g., not enrolled in the sampled grade)?
Draw a line through that student’s name, record a note in column H, and leave the rest of the worksheet blank for
that student.
What is the process for determining how a student should be included in NAEP?
• Before the preassessment visit, school staff complete the worksheets using these instructions and the ELL
Inclusion Guidelines.
• At the preassessment visit, the NAEP representative will collect the completed worksheets, review them
for consistency, and then discuss with the school coordinator how each student should be assessed on
NAEP.
• All final inclusion and accommodation decisions are made by school staff and/or parents/guardians.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a
collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid
OMB control number for this information collection is 1850-0790. The time required to complete
this information collection is estimated to average 10 minutes per student including the time to
review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the
time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of
Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding the
status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: NAEP/NCES, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

How to Complete the Front of the ELL Worksheet
Columns A through D are preprinted.
• Names beginning with “&” in column A are also listed on the SD Worksheet (student is both SD and ELL).
•

List any students sampled for NAEP who are currently classified as ELL, but whose names are not preprinted.

Columns E through J are to be completed by school staff.
• Column E: Record the student’s current ELL classification, using one of the codes listed.
•

Column F:

Record how long this student has been enrolled in U.S. schools, using one of the codes listed.

•

Column G:

Record the student’s primary language, using one of the codes listed.

•

Column H:

Record the accommodations this student receives when tested in the NAEP subject listed in
column B. Refer to the enclosed ELL Inclusion Guidelines for information on the allowed
accommodations.

•

Column I:

Record if all of the accommodations listed in column H are allowed in the NAEP subject.
Refer to the enclosed ELL Inclusion Guidelines for information on the accommodations
allowed by NAEP.

•

Column J:

To answer column J, review columns F, H, and I, and the Decision Tree below.

Column K is for NAEP Use Only

Decision Tree for English Language Learners
How long has the student been
enrolled in U.S. schools?

1 full academic year or more
before the NAEP assessment

Less than 1 full academic year
before the NAEP assessment

Can the student take NAEP
without accommodations or
with accommodations allowed
by NAEP?

Student takes NAEP without
accommodations or with
accommodations allowed by
NAEP
(Column J = Code 1 or 2)

Yes
Student takes NAEP without
accommodations or with
accommodations allowed
by NAEP
(Column J = Code 1 or 2)

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No
Student may be
excluded
(Column J = Code 3)

How to Complete the Back of the ELL Worksheet
On the back of the worksheet are research questions for the same students listed on the front. These questions are
not used to determine how a student should be included in NAEP.
To answer these questions, consult the person most knowledgeable about each student’s English language
proficiency and grade-level performance.
Columns L through O are preprinted.
Columns P through R are to be completed by school staff.
Column P: Including this school year, how long has this student been receiving academic instruction
primarily in English?
Record how long the student has been receiving academic instruction primarily in English, using one of the
following codes:
1 = Does not receive academic instruction primarily in English
2 = Less than 1 year
3 = 1 to 2 years
4 = 2 to 3 years
5 = 3 years or more
6 = Don’t know
For example, if a grade 4 student has been receiving academic instruction since second grade, the response
should be code 4 (2 to 3 years). “Academic instruction primarily in English” means that the instructor presents
academic content in English and the student receives only occasional translation of words or explanations of
ideas/concepts in his/her native language.
Column Q: At what grade level does this student perform in the NAEP subject listed in column M?
Record the grade level at which the student performs in the NAEP subject listed in column M, using one of the
following codes:
1 = At or above grade level
2 = One year below grade level
3 = Two or more years below grade level
4 = Not receiving instruction in this subject
5 = Don’t know
For example, a grade 4 student selected to take the NAEP math assessment who performs at a second-grade level
should be marked as code 3 (two or more years below grade level).
Column R: For each item listed below, how would you characterize this student’s English proficiency?
•
•

Listening comprehension in English
Reading English

•
•

Speaking English
Writing English

For each skill listed, record the student’s English language proficiency, using the following codes:
1 = ELL advanced
2 = ELL intermediate
3 = ELL beginning
4 = No proficiency
5 = Don’t know
Refer to the State-specific ELL Guidelines Summary for information on how to complete this question. If no
state-specific information is provided, the response should be based on the knowledge of the person most
familiar with how this student’s English language proficiency compares to other ELLs in the same grade.

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Instructions for Completing Worksheets for English Language Learners (ELL)
Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) Assessment
Private Schools
(Please review these instructions before completing the ELL Worksheet)

NAEP’s goal is to be as inclusive as possible. The expectation is that all students, except those
who have been enrolled in U.S. schools for less than one full academic year, will participate on
NAEP, as they do on standardized assessments.
NAEP results are not reported for individual students or schools.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Technology and Engineering Literacy Assessment?
According to the NAEP framework, technology and engineering literacy is defined as “the capacity to use,
understand, and evaluate technology as well as to understand technological principles and strategies needed to
develop solutions and achieve goals.” The TEL assessment will be administered using NAEP-provided, standalone laptops with specialized software. There will be a short tutorial on how to use the specialized software prior
to the assessments. All student work will be stored in a secure manner without student identifiable information.
The NAEP specialized software for students does not use the Internet. All students taking a NAEP computerbased assessment must use the NAEP-supplied equipment.
What is “one full academic year” as defined by NAEP?
One full academic year is defined as one full school year before the assessment. For example, if a student is
currently in eighth grade, he or she would have attended school in the U.S. for all of seventh grade.
We don’t offer technology and engineering literacy classes. How do we evaluate if an English language
learner needs accommodations for the TEL assessment?
The TEL computer-based assessment is most closely associated with the STEM subjects – science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. When evaluating if an ELL needs accommodations for the TEL assessment,
review the student’s needs for computer-based testing or for science, if computer-based testing is not applicable.
Can students who are formerly ELL receive accommodations on NAEP?
No, students who are classified as formerly ELL participate in NAEP without accommodations. Only students
who are classified as ELL can receive accommodations on NAEP.
What if an ELL is withdrawn or graduated, never attends campus (e.g., home schooled), or is otherwise
ineligible for NAEP (e.g., not enrolled in the sampled grade)?
Draw a line through that student’s name, record a note in column H, and leave the rest of the worksheet blank for
that student.
What is the process for determining how a student should be included in NAEP?
• Before the preassessment visit, school staff complete the worksheets using these instructions and the ELL
Inclusion Guidelines.
• At the preassessment visit, the NAEP representative will collect the completed worksheets, review them
for consistency, and then discuss with the school coordinator how each student should be assessed on
NAEP.
• All final inclusion and accommodation decisions are made by school staff and/or parents/guardians.
•
A project of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Institute of
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a
collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid
OMB control number for this information collection is 1850-0790. The time required to complete
this information collection is estimated to average 10 minutes per student including the time to
review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and
review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the
time estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of
Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4537. If you have comments or concerns regarding the
status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: NAEP/NCES, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

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How to Complete the Front of the ELL Worksheet
Columns A through D are preprinted.
• Names beginning with “&” in column A are also listed on the SD Worksheet (student is both SD and ELL).
•

List any students sampled for NAEP who are currently classified as ELL, but whose names are not preprinted.

Columns E through J are to be completed by school staff.
• Column E: Record the student’s current ELL classification, using one of the codes listed.
•

Column F:

Record how long this student has been enrolled in U.S. schools, using one of the codes listed.

•

Column G:

Record the student’s primary language, using one of the codes listed.

•

Column H:

Record the accommodations this student receives when tested in the NAEP subject listed in
column B. Refer to the enclosed ELL Inclusion Guidelines for information on the allowed
accommodations.

•

Column I:

Record if all of the accommodations listed in column H are allowed in the NAEP subject.
Refer to the enclosed ELL Inclusion Guidelines for information on the accommodations
allowed by NAEP.

•

Column J:

To answer column J, review columns F, H, and I, and the Decision Tree below.

Column K is for NAEP Use Only

Decision Tree for English Language Learners
How long has the student been
enrolled in U.S. schools?

1 full academic year or more
before the NAEP assessment

Less than 1 full academic year
before the NAEP assessment

Can the student take NAEP
without accommodations or
with accommodations allowed
by NAEP?

Student takes NAEP without
accommodations or with
accommodations allowed by
NAEP
(Column J = Code 1 or 2)

Yes
Student takes NAEP without
accommodations or with
accommodations allowed
by NAEP
(Column J = Code 1 or 2)

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No
Student may be
excluded
(Column J = Code 3)

Listening comprehension in English
Reading English

•
•

Speaking English
Writing English

For each skill listed, record the student’s English language proficiency, using the following codes:
1 = ELL advanced
2 = ELL intermediate
3 = ELL beginning
4 = No proficiency
5 = Don’t know
The response to this question should be based on the knowledge of the person most familiar with how this
student’s English language proficiency compares to other ELLs in the same grade.

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SD Inclusion Guidelines

New Moldavia NAEP 2013 Inclusion Guidelines for Students with Disabilities (SD)
Mathematics and Reading Grades 4, 8, and 12

The New Moldavia Department of Education expects that most students with disabilities (SD) will be included on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
(NAEP). Only students with disabilities who participate in the (alternate assessment
based on alternate achievement standards) may be excluded from any NAEP assessment. New Moldavia does not have an alternate assessment based on modified
achievement standards OR Students with disabilities that participate in the (alternate
assessment based on modified achievement standards) should participate in NAEP with NAEP allowed accommodations. All other students with disabilities should
participate in NAEP with or without NAEP allowed accommodations.

The following table lists the NAEP accommodations for students with disabilities. If you have questions about the NAEP accommodations, please contact at .

NAEP Code

NAEP Accommodation

(Record this code on
the SD Worksheet in
column G)

NAEP Subject

NAEP Accommodation Description
This accommodation requires that students be given extra time to complete the assessment.

Extended time

EXT

Mathematics and
Reading

Small group

SMG

Mathematics and
Reading

Generally, a small group session includes no more than five students. A student can be assigned to a small group session because
he/she requires one, or because one or more of the accommodations he/she typically requires must be administered in a separate
session to minimize distractions to other students in the regular session.

One-on-one

ONE

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a student is assessed individually in an area free of distractions.

NOTE: If state test is untimed, students may or may not require extended time on NAEP. NAEP is a timed, but not a “speeded” test
(it is not designed to evaluate how many questions a student can answer in a limited amount of time). Generally, most students are
able to complete the NAEP cognitive sections in the time allowed (25 minutes per section).

For this accommodation, students may have the general directions (the same for all students) and/or the subject-specific directions
read aloud, repeated, or reworded in any way in English so that students understand what to do.
Directions only read aloud in
English

RA-D

Mathematics and
Reading

Test items read aloud in English –
occasional

RA-O

Mathematics
Not Allowed for
Reading

For this accommodation, students may request to have words, phrases, or sentences read aloud to them in English. Read aloud in
English – occasional is not allowed for Reading.

Test items read aloud in English –
most or all

RA-A

Mathematics
Not Allowed for
Reading

For this accommodation, students may request to have most or all of the assessment booklet read aloud to them in English. Read
aloud in English – most or all is not allowed for Reading.

Breaks during test

BRK

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that the student be allowed to take breaks as requested or at predetermined intervals during the
assessment. This also could mean that the student is allowed to take the assessment in more than one sitting during a single day.

Must have an aide administer the
test

SSTF

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a school staff member familiar to the student administer or be present during the session.

NOTE: Some students’ IEPs or 504 Plans stipulate that they should receive this accommodation. For those students, this will be coded as
an accommodation. Students who do not have this as an IEP or 504 requirement, but who need the general directions (the same for all
students) and/or the subject-specific directions read aloud, repeated, or reworded in any way in English can request this by raising his
or her hand during the session, and it will not be recorded as an accommodation.

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NAEP Code

NAEP Accommodation

(Record this code on
the SD Worksheet in
column G)

NAEP Subject

NAEP Accommodation Description

Responds orally to a scribe

SCR

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that the student respond orally to a scribe provided by the school or respond by pointing to his/her
answers. The scribe then records the student’s responses in the assessment booklet.

Large print version of the test

LRG

Mathematics and
Reading

NAEP provides large-print booklets to students who are visually impaired. These are assessment booklets that have been enlarged to
129 percent.

Magnification equipment

MAG

Mathematics and
Reading

This is a lens or system provided by the school that enhances visual function. Magnification devices include eyeglass-mounted
magnifiers, freestanding or handheld magnifiers, enlarged computer monitors, or computers with screen-enlargement programs. Some
students use closed-circuit television to enlarge print and display printed material with various image enhancements on a screen.
Template: This is a cutout or overlay provided by the school that is used to focus a student’s attention on one part of a page by
obscuring other parts of the page.
Writing Tool: This is a large-diameter pencil, pencil grip, or other special writing tool provided by the school that a student uses to record
his/her answers in the assessment booklet.

Uses template/special
equipment/preferential seating

EQP

Mathematics and
Reading

NOTE: Some students’ IEPs or 504 Plans stipulate that they should receive this accommodation. For those students, this will be coded as
an accommodation. Students who do not have this as an IEP or 504 requirement, but who typically use large-diameter pencils, pencil grips,
or other special writing tools during assessments, may use these for NAEP, and it will not be recorded as an accommodation.
Responds Using a Computer or Typewriter: This accommodation requires that the student record his/her answers using a computer or
typewriter provided by the school.
Preferential Seating: This accommodation requires that a student sit in a designated area for the assessment; such as away from
other students to limit distractions; a location where there is access to special equipment; or close to the front of the room so that a
student can see or hear more easily. It may also include special light and furniture used by the student.

Cueing to stay on task

CUE

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a school staff member provide students with a verbal or nonverbal cue to begin a task or to
refocus on a task.

Calculator version of the test

CAL

Mathematics
Not Allowed for
Reading

NAEP has a mathematics calculator assessment booklet available for students who require a calculator for a mathematics
assessment. Calculator version of the test is not allowed for Reading.

BRL-P

Mathematics and
Reading

This is a Braille version of the booklet.

Response in Braille

BR-R

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a visually impaired student record his/her answers using a Braille output device, a slate and stylus,
or an electronic Brailler note taker provided by the school, or uses a scribe to record the answers (see “Responds orally to a scribe”
accommodation).

Presentation in Sign Language

SL-P

Mathematics
Not allowed for
Reading

This accommodation requires that a qualified sign language interpreter at the school sign the instructions included in the session
script and some or all of the test questions or answer choices for the student. Presentation in sign language is not allowed for
Reading.

Response in Sign Language

SL-R

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a hearing-impaired student sign his/her responses to a scribe provided by the school who records
the responses in the student’s booklet (see “Responds orally to a scribe” accommodation).

Mathematics and
Reading

Any accommodations not listed above. Please contact , NAEP State Coordinator at or to see if the accommodation can be provided on NAEP.

Presentation in Braille

Other (specify)

OTR
(Specify in column G)

Please keep in mind that NAEP does not produce results for individual students or schools, unlike the New Moldavia state assessments. All results are summarized only
at the state level. In other words, the NAEP assessments do not impose consequences for the student or the school, and are instead intended purely to provide a
picture of educational performance and progress.
Please note the following differences in accommodation practices for the state assessments and the expectation for inclusion on NAEP.
1) Students who have the read aloud accommodation of the questions being read for the Reading Comprehension section on the New Moldavia state assessment
should be included in NAEP Reading without the accommodation.
2) Calculators are allowed on some sections of the NAEP mathematics assessment. New Moldavia students who receive this accommodation in the classroom
should be included in the NAEP assessment even though calculators cannot be used on all sections of the NAEP mathematics assessment.
3) Students who receive multiple day testing on the New Moldavia state assessments should take the NAEP assessments in one day with breaks as needed. NAEP
is much shorter than the state assessments, so multiple day testing is not offered. Students take two 25‐minute subject matter blocks and answer survey
questions about their educational experiences.
4) On NAEP, all students write responses in the assessment booklets, not on separate answer documents.

ELL Inclusion Guidelines

New Moldavia NAEP 2013 Inclusion Guidelines for English Language Learners (ELL)
Mathematics and Reading Grades 4, 8, and 12
The New Moldavia Department of Education expects that most English language learners (ELL) will be included on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
(NAEP). Only English language learners who have been enrolled in United States schools for less than 12 months may be excluded from any NAEP assessment. All
other English language learners should participate in NAEP with or without NAEP allowed accommodations.
The following table lists the NAEP accommodations for English language learners. If you have questions about the NAEP accommodations, please contact at .

NAEP Code

NAEP Accommodation

(Record this code on the
ELL Worksheet in
column H)

NAEP Subject

NAEP Accommodation Description

This accommodation requires that students be given extra time to complete the assessment.
Extended time

EXT

Mathematics and
Reading

Small group

SMG

Mathematics and
Reading

One-on-one

ONE

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a student is assessed individually in an area free of distractions.

RA-D

Mathematics and
Reading

Test items read aloud in English –
occasional

RA-O

Mathematics
Not Allowed for
Reading

For this accommodation, students may request to have words, phrases, or sentences read aloud to them in English. Read aloud in
English – occasional is not allowed for Reading.

Test items read aloud in English –
most or all

RA-A

Mathematics
Not Allowed for
Reading

For this accommodation, students may request to have most or all of the assessment booklet read aloud to them in English. Read
aloud in English – most or all is not allowed for Reading.

Breaks during test

BRK

Mathematics and
Reading

NOTE: Some students’ IEPs or 504 Plans stipulate that they should receive this accommodation. For those students, this will be coded as
an accommodation. Students who do not have this as an IEP or 504 requirement, but who need the general directions (the same for all
students) and/or the subject-specific directions read aloud, repeated, or reworded in any way in English can request this by raising his
or her hand during the session, and it will not be recorded as an accommodation.

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NAEP Code

NAEP Accommodation

(Record this code on the
ELL Worksheet in
column H)

NAEP Subject

NAEP Accommodation Description

Must have an aide administer the
test

SSTF

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a school staff member familiar to the student administer or be present during the session.

Cueing to stay on task

CUE

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that a school staff member provide students with a verbal or non-verbal cue to begin a task or to
refocus on a task.

Bilingual dictionary without
definition in any language

BI-D

Mathematics
Not Allowed for
Reading

This is a nonelectronic bilingual dictionary provided by the school in any language that contains English translations of words but
does not contain definitions. It is sometimes referred to as a “word-for-word” dictionary, “word-to-word translation dictionary,” or a
“bilingual word list.” Bilingual dictionary is not allowed for Reading.

RA-DS

Mathematics and
Reading

This accommodation requires that the general session script instructions be read aloud in Spanish. Session script directions are the
same for all students.

BI-B

Mathematics (4 & 8)
Not Allowed for
Reading or Grade 12
Mathematics

NAEP has bilingual mathematics Spanish/English assessment booklet available for students who require them. When a bilingual
booklet is open, one page has the directions and questions in Spanish, and the facing page will have the same directions and
questions in English. Because of the size, the booklets are printed in a set of two. Students may mark their answers on either page
and in either language. Spanish/English version of the test is not allowed for Reading or grade 12 Mathematics.

RA-AS

Mathematics (4 & 8)
Not Allowed for
Reading or Grade 12
Mathematics

For this accommodation, students may request to have words, phrases, or sentences read aloud to them in Spanish. This requires
the student to use a bilingual Spanish/English assessment booklet (see “Spanish/English version of the test” accommodation). Test
items read aloud in Spanish is not allowed for Reading or grade 12 Mathematics.

General directions only read aloud
in Spanish

Spanish/English version of the test

Test items read aloud in Spanish

Other (specify)

OTR

(Specify in column H)

Mathematics or
Reading

Any accommodations not listed above. Please contact , NAEP State Coordinator at or to see if the accommodation can be provided on NAEP.

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