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So much reading. I was over it. No way kids are able to push through and take it all in.

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It was confusing. They had alot of information at the end, and its order didn't follow the questions asked. I didn't feel like I had the information to answer the question. And it only let me listen to it once.

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It was confusing. They had alot of information at the end, and its order didn't follow the questions asked. I didn't feel like I had the information to answer the question. And it only let me listen to it once.

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It would be nice to get feedback on the learning gaps I expressed in my test results.

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It would be nice to get feedback on the learning gaps I expressed in my test results.

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It seemed reasonable, though I can tell how it might be a stressful experience.

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Instructions were not very clear, would take some basic computer knowledge to navigate the test. Also having to scroll down when there are multiple questions to one prompt could be confusing and easily skipped over by mistake.

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It was interesting only a few passages, but I can see how difficult it would be for an English Language Learner.

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It was a lot of reading after a long day and my brain is tired. I can't imagine the kids being excited or motivated to do the test while also doing regular school. The listening was a lot of talking too and having to track the answers was hard.

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It seemed very CAASPP like.

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Yes, a score at the end would be nice.

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Hopefully they do not feel this way!

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Would love to be able to listen to story  more than once. My ADHD took over. 

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Would love to be able to listen to story  more than once. My ADHD took over. 

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I thought the listening test was interesting. The fact you could only listen once was not always enough.

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The passages seem pretty simple, but if the student is not completely focused immediately it can be difficult to catch the beginning. They can only listen to it once. I also previewed the questions to see what I am listening for, but I am not sure if all students will know that skill. If they missed it the first time, they won't be able to catch it again.

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I realized how much reading is required of students. This is a great opportunity to teach the reading strategy of skimming for key information by reading the question first. 

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I realized how much reading is required of students. This is a great opportunity to teach the reading strategy of skimming for key information by reading the question first. 

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In taking the ELPAC reading test, it is apparent the importance of reading informational, nonfiction text, and student writing samples in all subject areas. The reading portion, including a student essay, informational text about the planets, and polonium. The questions covered reading comprehension, but also covered the importance of word choice.

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I took the ELPAC 3 years in a row and my results were below average. If I were to take it again today, I would score below average again. It is tricky

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Speaking was interesting....Do they administer the questions all at once to all of the students in the room?

Writing....a lot of directions to process in each section. Write at least 2 sentences, using at least 1 item from the diagram.

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Listening started out easy and got progressively harder. Scrolling through the questions first definitely helped the listening process, so teaching students test-wise skills would help them with the listening portion of the ELPAC.

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1. The test asks students to dissect particular sentences and their meaning within the reading.

2. The test took a long time and forced me to reread multiple sections.

3. Completing the test requires prolonged focus that I don't think many 7th graders posses.

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This listening test reminds me of the cognitive test they gave my 90 year old dad where he had to remember 3 items and repeat them back after having a conversation with the doctor. Ball, tree, car. It reinforced the strategy of "previewing the questions" before reading (in this case listening to) the text. It's so important to know what you are going to be asked about before the information is given.

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For students who struggle with reading, the audio is a helpful addition. Writing is usually the last skill learned, and while the students might comprehend the question, and verbally answer it, they might not be able to answer it in written form.