Avant STAMP Overview
Avant STAMPe is a web-based test that assesses language proficiency. It has 4 sections: Leitura, Escrita, Ouvindo and Falando.
Each test taker should read through the Guia do Candidato ao Teste.
~30 preguntas tipo test
2 indicaciones
~30 preguntas tipo test
2 indicaciones
How the Test Works
Reading and Listening questions are multiple-choice and are scored automatically. The test is computer-adaptive which means it will get easier or harder based on the test taker’s responses.
Writing and Speaking prompts will be made more or less difficult based on how well the test taker does in the Reading and Listening sections. Responses are rated by Avant Certified Raters who use a Scoring Rubric that lists the criteria for meeting Benchmark Levels.
Normas de ensayo
Los exámenes se realizan en un entorno supervisado en el que no se permiten recursos externos.
- Não clique fora da janela do teste. Isso é rastreado e fará com que você saia do teste.
- Não use nenhum material de apoio (por exemplo, dicionários, livros didáticos, celulares, aplicativos, ferramentas de mensagens ou auxílios de tradução como o Google Tradutor).
- Não faça anotações (em papel ou eletrônicas). Papel, canetas, lápis, estiletes, etc. não são permitidos.
- Não leia/use quaisquer notas ou materiais de apoio para suas respostas faladas/expressivas.
- Não se comunique com ninguém exceto o fiscal durante o teste.
- Não compartilhe questões ou instruções do teste. Não copie, imprima ou tire capturas de tela do teste.
- Não use linguagem violenta, profana ou inadequada em suas respostas.
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:
Testes de Amostra
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.
Tutoriais em Vídeo
Helps the test taker understand how to do their best and what to expect during testing.
Exemplos de Escrita
For many languages, we provide real examples of writing responses for each level. Test takers can compare what they know to understand what type of language is expected at each level.
Benchmarks and Rubrics
This guide helps to understand how the test is scored and provides question topics that might be used at each level in the Reading and Listening sections.
Resultados de la evaluación
After scoring is completed, results will be provided to the school or organization administering the test.
The report shows how your student performed in Escrita and Falando and gives an overall (composite) score.
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.
Comprender las puntuaciones
The Individual Report shows the score earned for each skill, along with a Composite Score.
Score Pyramid
An inverted pyramid graphic displays each score. The filled section shows the level reached.
- For Writing and Speaking, an extra shaded area may appear if one response was scored at a higher level.
- This indicates the student may be performing across a range of proficiency levels for that skill.
Skill Descriptions
Next to the pyramid, you’ll see descriptions of the skill (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) and the level category (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced).
- If a test section wasn’t finished, this area will instead show the status: Not Started or In Progress.
Power Up Suggestions
On the far right, the report lists Power Up Suggestions—practical tips the student can use to improve and reach higher scores in that skill.