Arkansas Department of
Education Arkansas Alt
ELPA Assessment
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Question 1
A proposed summary states: “Answering simple questions about familiar topics or texts
using words, phrases, or short sentences” → “Productive Modality Sub-Score”;
“Combines Speaking and Writing performance indicators” → “Speaking Domain
(Productive Modality)”. Which judgment correctly evaluates both links?
A. Only the first link should be changed
B. Neither link needs to be changed
C. Only the second link should be changed
D. Both links are reversed and should be exchanged
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
The direct relationships are “Answering simple questions about familiar topics or texts using words,
phrases, or short sentences” with “Speaking Domain (Productive Modality)” and “Combines Speaking
and Writing performance indicators” with “Productive Modality Sub-Score”. Both proposed links
therefore use the other activity’s focus. Correcting only one would leave the other transposition
unresolved.
Question 2
Which conclusion is best supported when an evidence record describes “Writing or
selecting words/symbols to label objects, complete sentences, or answer questions” but
gives no evidence about “Combines Listening and Reading performance indicators”?
A. The record supports only Productive Modality Sub-Score; neither stated activity is relevant
B. The record directly supports Writing Domain (Productive Modality), while direct evidence for
Receptive Modality Sub-Score is still missing
C. The record directly supports Receptive Modality Sub-Score, while direct evidence for Writing
Domain (Productive Modality) is still missing
D. The record supports only Reading Domain (Receptive Modality); neither stated activity is relevant
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation:
“Writing or selecting words/symbols to label objects, complete sentences, or answer questions” is most
directly associated with “Writing Domain (Productive Modality)”. The second activity is associated with
“Receptive Modality Sub-Score” and has not been evidenced. The conclusion is limited to what the
record demonstrates; it does not establish that the unobserved work could never be performed.
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Question 3
Two explanations of “Tracing, copying, or producing letters, symbols, or student's own
name” are offered. One assigns it to “Writing Domain (Productive Modality)”; the other
assigns it to “Overall Proficiency Level”. Which comparison best resolves the
disagreement?
A. Writing Domain (Productive Modality) is the closer match; Overall Proficiency Level more directly
concerns Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains based on alternate
achievement standards
B. Listening Domain (Receptive Modality) is the closer match; both proposed areas should be
replaced
C. Overall Proficiency Level is the closer match; Writing Domain (Productive Modality) more directly
concerns Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains based on alternate
achievement standards
D. Reading Domain (Receptive Modality) is the closer match; both proposed areas should be replaced
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
“Tracing, copying, or producing letters, symbols, or student's own name” is most directly associated
with “Writing Domain (Productive Modality)”. The competing focus “Overall Proficiency Level” has the
different direct association “Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains
based on alternate achievement standards”. Related areas may interact, but that does not erase the
more specific match asked for here.
Question 4
A planning note correctly connects “Identifying letters, sight words, and high-frequency
vocabulary” to “Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)”. It then claims that “Following
spoken instructions and multi-step directions” belongs to the same focus for the same
reason. How should the second part be revised?
A. Associate the first activity with Listening Domain (Receptive Modality); retain the second
association
B. Associate both activities with Writing Domain (Productive Modality)
C. Associate the second activity with Listening Domain (Receptive Modality); retain the first
association
D. Associate both activities with Speaking Domain (Productive Modality)
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
The first association is already the direct match. The second activity has the distinct match “Listening
Domain (Receptive Modality)”. Sharing a wider subject does not make the two activities
interchangeable or justify assigning both to the first focus.
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Question 5
Work item X involves “Connecting written words and symbols to literal meanings”; work
item Y involves “Answering simple questions about familiar topics or texts using words,
phrases, or short sentences”. A response assigns both to “Reading Domain (Receptive
Modality)”. What is the most precise correction?
A. Assign X to Speaking Domain (Productive Modality); keep Y with Reading Domain (Receptive
Modality)
B. Keep X with Reading Domain (Receptive Modality); assign Y to Listening Domain (Receptive
Modality)
C. Assign both X and Y to Overall Proficiency Level
D. Keep X with Reading Domain (Receptive Modality); assign Y to Speaking Domain (Productive
Modality)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
X already has the direct match “Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)”. Y instead has the direct match
“Speaking Domain (Productive Modality)”. Only the second assignment needs correction; changing the
first would introduce an additional error.
Question 6
In a review distinguishing “Listening Domain (Receptive Modality)”, “Overall Proficiency
Level”, “Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)”, and “Writing Domain (Productive
Modality)”, which assignment introduces a mismatch?
A. Writing or selecting words/symbols to label objects, complete sentences, or answer questions →
Writing Domain (Productive Modality)
B. Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains based on alternate
achievement standards → Overall Proficiency Level
C. Comprehending social conversations and academic explanations adapted for significant cognitive
disabilities → Overall Proficiency Level
D. Comprehending key details, main ideas, or characters in simplified written stories and
informational texts → Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
“Comprehending social conversations and academic explanations adapted for significant cognitive
disabilities” should be associated with “Listening Domain (Receptive Modality)” rather than “Overall
Proficiency Level”. The remaining choices match their activities to their direct focuses. The issue is the
incorrect association, not the legitimacy of the activity itself.
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Education Arkansas Alt
ELPA Assessment
,QUESTIONS & EXPLANATIONS 1251
Question 1
A proposed summary states: “Answering simple questions about familiar topics or texts
using words, phrases, or short sentences” → “Productive Modality Sub-Score”;
“Combines Speaking and Writing performance indicators” → “Speaking Domain
(Productive Modality)”. Which judgment correctly evaluates both links?
A. Only the first link should be changed
B. Neither link needs to be changed
C. Only the second link should be changed
D. Both links are reversed and should be exchanged
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
The direct relationships are “Answering simple questions about familiar topics or texts using words,
phrases, or short sentences” with “Speaking Domain (Productive Modality)” and “Combines Speaking
and Writing performance indicators” with “Productive Modality Sub-Score”. Both proposed links
therefore use the other activity’s focus. Correcting only one would leave the other transposition
unresolved.
Question 2
Which conclusion is best supported when an evidence record describes “Writing or
selecting words/symbols to label objects, complete sentences, or answer questions” but
gives no evidence about “Combines Listening and Reading performance indicators”?
A. The record supports only Productive Modality Sub-Score; neither stated activity is relevant
B. The record directly supports Writing Domain (Productive Modality), while direct evidence for
Receptive Modality Sub-Score is still missing
C. The record directly supports Receptive Modality Sub-Score, while direct evidence for Writing
Domain (Productive Modality) is still missing
D. The record supports only Reading Domain (Receptive Modality); neither stated activity is relevant
Correct Answer: B
Full Explanation:
“Writing or selecting words/symbols to label objects, complete sentences, or answer questions” is most
directly associated with “Writing Domain (Productive Modality)”. The second activity is associated with
“Receptive Modality Sub-Score” and has not been evidenced. The conclusion is limited to what the
record demonstrates; it does not establish that the unobserved work could never be performed.
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Question 3
Two explanations of “Tracing, copying, or producing letters, symbols, or student's own
name” are offered. One assigns it to “Writing Domain (Productive Modality)”; the other
assigns it to “Overall Proficiency Level”. Which comparison best resolves the
disagreement?
A. Writing Domain (Productive Modality) is the closer match; Overall Proficiency Level more directly
concerns Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains based on alternate
achievement standards
B. Listening Domain (Receptive Modality) is the closer match; both proposed areas should be
replaced
C. Overall Proficiency Level is the closer match; Writing Domain (Productive Modality) more directly
concerns Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains based on alternate
achievement standards
D. Reading Domain (Receptive Modality) is the closer match; both proposed areas should be replaced
Correct Answer: A
Full Explanation:
“Tracing, copying, or producing letters, symbols, or student's own name” is most directly associated
with “Writing Domain (Productive Modality)”. The competing focus “Overall Proficiency Level” has the
different direct association “Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains
based on alternate achievement standards”. Related areas may interact, but that does not erase the
more specific match asked for here.
Question 4
A planning note correctly connects “Identifying letters, sight words, and high-frequency
vocabulary” to “Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)”. It then claims that “Following
spoken instructions and multi-step directions” belongs to the same focus for the same
reason. How should the second part be revised?
A. Associate the first activity with Listening Domain (Receptive Modality); retain the second
association
B. Associate both activities with Writing Domain (Productive Modality)
C. Associate the second activity with Listening Domain (Receptive Modality); retain the first
association
D. Associate both activities with Speaking Domain (Productive Modality)
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
The first association is already the direct match. The second activity has the distinct match “Listening
Domain (Receptive Modality)”. Sharing a wider subject does not make the two activities
interchangeable or justify assigning both to the first focus.
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Question 5
Work item X involves “Connecting written words and symbols to literal meanings”; work
item Y involves “Answering simple questions about familiar topics or texts using words,
phrases, or short sentences”. A response assigns both to “Reading Domain (Receptive
Modality)”. What is the most precise correction?
A. Assign X to Speaking Domain (Productive Modality); keep Y with Reading Domain (Receptive
Modality)
B. Keep X with Reading Domain (Receptive Modality); assign Y to Listening Domain (Receptive
Modality)
C. Assign both X and Y to Overall Proficiency Level
D. Keep X with Reading Domain (Receptive Modality); assign Y to Speaking Domain (Productive
Modality)
Correct Answer: D
Full Explanation:
X already has the direct match “Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)”. Y instead has the direct match
“Speaking Domain (Productive Modality)”. Only the second assignment needs correction; changing the
first would introduce an additional error.
Question 6
In a review distinguishing “Listening Domain (Receptive Modality)”, “Overall Proficiency
Level”, “Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)”, and “Writing Domain (Productive
Modality)”, which assignment introduces a mismatch?
A. Writing or selecting words/symbols to label objects, complete sentences, or answer questions →
Writing Domain (Productive Modality)
B. Determined by composite performance across all four tested domains based on alternate
achievement standards → Overall Proficiency Level
C. Comprehending social conversations and academic explanations adapted for significant cognitive
disabilities → Overall Proficiency Level
D. Comprehending key details, main ideas, or characters in simplified written stories and
informational texts → Reading Domain (Receptive Modality)
Correct Answer: C
Full Explanation:
“Comprehending social conversations and academic explanations adapted for significant cognitive
disabilities” should be associated with “Listening Domain (Receptive Modality)” rather than “Overall
Proficiency Level”. The remaining choices match their activities to their direct focuses. The issue is the
incorrect association, not the legitimacy of the activity itself.
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