Assessment for ELL's

The McCes, Sounds Like Success equity framework, for written classroom assessments, is comprised of the five research-based principles designed to assess ELL students. As stated in the arti... See More

The McCes, Sounds Like Success equity framework, for written classroom assessments, is comprised of the five research-based principles designed to assess ELL students. As stated in the article assessment for these students should be ‘comprehensible, challenging, and supportive.’ This article explains each of the five principles, provides examples, and one chart provides the do’s and the don’ts of selecting challenging assessments. For those educators in inclusive setting this is a must read.

Creating Equitable Assessments

Knowing how to revise assessments for ELL students is essential considering the large number of ELL students in science classes. The author uses specific examples to explain the application ... See More

Knowing how to revise assessments for ELL students is essential considering the large number of ELL students in science classes. The author uses specific examples to explain the application of McCes Sounds Like Success Equity framework when revamping assessments with a goal of maintaining test integrity. The well-chosen examples can be easily modified for any science field.