Avant STAMP Overview
Avant STAMP for ASL is a first-of-its-kind American Sign Language test, developed for second-language learners of ASL and Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) in collaboration with Bridges Oregon—one of only two organizations that deliver the National Sign Language Assessment (NSLA). This assessment was developed to align with the same proficiency scale and rigor as all other Avant STAMP tests. It has 2 sections: Receptivo and Expresivo.
Each test taker should read through the Guía para el Examinado.
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How the Test Works
Receptivo questions are multiple-choice and are scored automatically. The section is computer-adaptive, and results are available immediately upon completion.
Expresivo responses are recorded using a webcam. They are rated by Avant Certified Raters who use a Scoring Rubric that lists the criteria for meeting Benchmark Levels.
Test Rules
Tests are taken in a proctored environment with no outside resources allowed.
- No haga clic fuera de la ventana de prueba. Esto se rastrea y te cerrará la sesión de la prueba.
- No utilice ningún material de apoyo (por ejemplo, diccionarios, libros de texto, teléfonos móviles, aplicaciones, herramientas de mensajería o ayudas de traducción como Google Translate).
- No tome notas (en papel o electrónicas). No se permiten papel, bolígrafos, lápices, estiletes, etc.
- No lea/utilice ninguna nota o material de apoyo para sus respuestas orales/expresivas.
- No te comuniques con nadie excepto con el supervisor durante el examen.
- No compartas preguntas o indicaciones de prueba. No copies, imprimas, ni tomes capturas de pantalla de la prueba.
- No utilice lenguaje violento, profano o inapropiado en sus respuestas.
Preparing for the Test
Avant STAMP is a proficiency test of what the test taker can do with the language at this point in time. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers, simply a demonstration of their skills.
To help each test taker prepare, we do have several resources to help:
Pruebas de Muestra
Shows what the test will look like and gives examples of Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced questions and prompts. It does not show the computer-adaptive nature of the test and will not give a score at the end.
Tutoriales en Video
Helps the test taker understand how to do their best and what to expect during testing.
Benchmarks and Rubrics
This guide helps to understand how the test is scored and provides question topics that might be used at each level.
Assessment Results
After scoring is completed, results will be provided to the school or organization administering the test.
The report shows how your student performed in each skill (Receptive, Expressive) and gives an overall (composite) score.
The score for each skill is shown in a graphic format, with the filled section showing the level attained. For the Expressive section, an additional shaded area may appear if one response was rated at a higher level—this is an alert that the test taker may be performing across a range of proficiency levels for that skill.
Next to each score, you’ll see a description of the skill (Receptive, Expressive) and level category (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced), along with Power Up Suggestions the test taker can work on to reach a higher score. If a test section wasn’t finished, this area will instead show the status: Not Started or In Progress.
For a detailed explanation of how scores are determined, see the Benchmark and Rubric Guide, which describes what is expected at each level. If you have questions about an individual student’s scores, please contact the school or organization that gave the test.
Entendiendo las Puntuaciones
Para entender más sobre las puntuaciones del Informe Individual, consulte la Guía de Referencia y Rúbrica. La rúbrica detalla en profundidad qué expectativas se tienen sobre los examinados para el rendimiento en cualquier nivel dado. Para obtener más información sobre las puntuaciones de un examinado específico, contacte a la organización que administró la prueba.