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Simultaneous Use English & Alternative Language Exam Editions

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Simultaneous Use English & Alternative Language Exam Editions

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This is not allowed for English Language Art Exams. However, on the appropriate state examinations EB students may use both an English and an alternative language edition of the exam. However, they must record all of their responses in only one of the exam editions. The use of an alternative language edition of the same must also be recorded  on the student's answer sheet.

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Under approval of principals EB or former EB student who have also receive extended time accommodation may also benefit from next day testing of Regent exams if they are programmed to take two regents on the same day. For EB students to receive this accommodation the principal must complete the Assurance of NextDay Completion of Testing for English Language Learners/ Multilingual Learners on
Regents Examinations form (Assurance form) for all students in the school who will be receiving this accommodation.

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Oral translations can be provided for low incidence languages. However, they cannot be provided on English Language Exams. While use of the home/primary language is not allowed on ELA exams, EB students can write their responses to open ended questions in home/primary language. To score these tests, school are responsible in doing so or finding persons who can translate students' responses. The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, as well as the RBERN's can assist in scoring as well.

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There are many state exams in New York that have been translated. Most of state exams have been translated into 8 different languages. They include: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Some of the exams that have been translated to the above languages are: Algebra I, Global History and Geography II, Living Environment, and Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents.

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This is an accommodation that can be used on all exams EXCEPT foreign language  or English exams. The dictionary/glossary  may only provide direct one to one translation of words. They may not have definitions or explications of words.

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3rd Reading of Listening Section (ELA Exams Only)

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3rd Reading of Listening Section (ELA Exams Only)

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On ELA exams EB students are permitted to be read the listening section a 3rd time. Students in grades 3-8 take yearly ELA assessments and older students take a Regents Comprehensive Exam in English where this accommodation can be applied.

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Separate location for testing of EB students is something that is encouraged. Optimal testing environments and locations are ideal. Exams are allowed to be administered individually or in small groups of EB students as well.

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EB students are permitted to have extra time for exams. The NYSED does state it to be a "reasonable extension". The proposed amount is time and a half however, it is a decision made by the principal usually in conjunction with the student's teachers. This is an accommodation that can be used on any exam as needed.