View Test Results
You can view test results by district, school, classroom, or individual level.
Log into the Results Report
To log into your report do the following…
- Go to https://app.avantassessment.com/login.
- Enter the Test Code and password provided by Avant Assessment.
- Click LOG IN button.
Overview Screen
If you are using district/organization or school/sub-organization code you will see an overview screen with “Summary” reports and “Schools/Locations List”.
To request school/district login (like the one picture above) contact Avant Client Support.
Individual School (or Location) Screen
Test Group Screen
Filter Test Results by Date
By default the Date Filter shows test results from the last 6 months.
To select a different date type the date or click on the calendar. Then, click APPLY. There are also presets that can be selected to show the Last 3 Months, Last 6 Months, and Last Year of testing. The Date Filter can also be modified to search by Start Date or by Recent Activity.
Monitor Test Progress
Testing Coordinators can use the STAMP reports to:
- Lookup login names
- Track test takers’ progress
Test Status Key
Benchmark Levels are grouped by major levels (Novice, Intermediate and Advanced). Within each major level are three sub-levels (low, mid, high) that are aligned to national proficiency standards as shown below.
The test taker has not started this section of the test. If all sections are marked NS the test taker has completed only the Profile.
The test taker has started, but not completed, this section of the test. For the Writing and Speaking sections, click the IP to see how many responses have been submitted.
This section of the test is complete, but rating is not complete for one or more responses. Click the SP to see how many responses have been rated.
Writing or Speaking sections will have status NR (Not Ratable) if a rater is not able to rate any of the responses in the section.
As the STAMP test is increasingly used for higher stakes purposes like awarding either credit or the Seal of Biliteracy, Avant has also increased the rigor of our rating process. The purpose of the zero score is simply to act as a flag that a potential test taker agreement violation has been identified in the response.
Test Status Key FAQs
What Causes a Test to be Not Ratable?
Not Ratable responses are generally due to technology challenges and are flagged as such in the report. Other situations, for example, if the testing environment is too noisy for the rater to hear the test taker response OR the test taker has whispered their response to the point it cannot be rated, an NR score will be given for that response.
Technology Issues
SPEAKING: No audio, buzzing, static/noises or low audio volume that prevents an accurate score. These are clear cases of technology hindering the ability to complete the task.
WRITING: Test taker indicates that no keyboard was set up for character-based languages or had other typing/input issues.
Other
SPEAKING: Test taker is speaking, however, there are loud background noises like disruptive test takers near the test taker, fire alarms, teachers giving instructions/directions in the background or test taker is whispering preventing the raters from being able to adequately hear the complete response.
SPEAKING/WRITING: Test taker describes the picture or reads/translates the prompt or responds using dialect.
Does a NR Status Affect the Overall Score?
The NR status for Writing or Speaking sections does not count against the test taker in the composite score. Writing and Speaking sections with NR status can be reset at no charge. Resets must be requested and completed within 90 days of starting the test. Please refer to Avant’s Test Retake and Reset Policy.
What Does “Zero Score” Mean?
As the STAMP test is increasingly used for higher stakes purposes like awarding either credit or the Seal of Biliteracy, Avant has also increased the rigor of our rating process. The purpose of the zero score is simply to act as a flag that a potential test taker agreement violation has been identified in the response.
What Causes a Zero Score?
Our raters are trained to identify responses that may include some of the following behaviors in test taker responses:
- Using ANY outside resources (translation support).
- Writing out your Speaking response and reading it (flagged for poor pronunciation of very common words and/or a reading cadence rather than fluent or natural flow).
- Any action or evidence that the test taker may have received assistance or support in completing any portion of the task.
All the above instances will be flagged with zero score. Once these flags are observed in the report by the teacher or administrator, they should review each instance to see what the test taker submitted and if there are further questions, then reach out to Avant to discuss these. If the teacher/proctor can share with us the conditions of the testing environment and verify that the test takers did not use outside resources, including paper to write out their spoken response, we can review those responses.
By doing this, we can better support the validity of the test as it is used for higher stakes purposes. Our intention is to better partner with teachers/proctors and administrators on providing a secure testing environment and accurate scores.
Level zero (0) scores for Writing and Speaking responses will count toward the section score and will lower the overall composite score. Level zero (0) scores cannot be reset. Please refer to Avant’s Test Retake and Reset Policy.
Writing or Speaking responses will receive a zero (0) score for one of the following reasons which will be displayed on the report:
Test Agreement Violation
- Using ANY outside resources (translation support).
- Writing out your Speaking response and reading it (flagged for poor pronunciation of very common words and/or a reading cadence rather than fluent or natural flow).
- Any action or evidence that the test taker may have received assistance or support in completing any portion of the task.
Please refer to the test taker agreement items found here.
Non-Target Language
Response is given entirely in a language other than the target/test language.
No Attempt to Respond / Only ONE Target Language Word
WRITING: No response given.
SPEAKING/WRITING: Speaking response submitted with only background noise (no response), or ONLY ONE target language word. Test taker responds with “I DON’T KNOW” or similar response in English or testing language.
Off Topic
Response fails to address ANY portion of the prompt or task.
Gibberish
Language provided makes no sense to even sympathetic reader/listener.
Violent Language
Any language that is threatening, menacing or violent towards ANY participant in the narrative or to the reader.
Profane Language
Any language that is vulgar, offensive, profane, or disrespectful towards ANY participant in the narrative or to the reader.
Access Test Results
Reading and Listening Section Scores
Reading and Listening scores are available as soon as test takers complete those sections (refresh the page for updates).
Scaled Scores
For Reading and Listening sections of the test, you may also see a Scaled Score to the right of the level. These can be used to track test taker progress within the levels. For more information on Scaled Scores see our Scaled Scores Guide.
Writing and Speaking Section Scores
Writing and Speaking scores are typically available from 7 to 10 business days after test completion. Scores may be available sooner, so check the test results screen periodically to determine the rating progress. Click on any score to see additional details or to access Writing and Speaking responses. During busy testing times (March-June), scoring may take longer. Please plan accordingly.
High (H) and Low (L) Indicators for Individual Responses
High (H) and Low (L) indicators for individual responses are included in the sidebar of the report. This assists testing coordinators and teachers in better understanding the range of responses that can occur in each sub-level for an individual test taker. These indicators serve a similar purpose as the Scaled Scores for Reading and Listening and can be used for research and review purposes.
What Does The Minus Sign Mean?
A minus sign after the score for a Writing or Speaking section notates that, of the three necessary ratable responses, the test taker only submitted one. This is an alert that limited evidence was available to establish the score.
Accessing Writing and Speaking Responses
You’re able to see the written responses and listen to recorded audio responses that test takers submit. For the Writing and Speaking sections, click on the section score to bring up the section details. Click on Response 1, Response 2 or Response 3 to access the test taker’s actual response for each specific task. This can also be helpful for understanding why responses were scored Zero or Not Ratable.
Composite Score
Composite Scores are available when all sections have been completed, scored, and rated. Composite Score represents a test taker’s scores added together and divided by the total number of sections assessed.
Testing Group Averages
The number in the graph for a specific skill represents all test taker scores divided by the number of test takers with a score for the specific skill. The number in the graph for the Composite Score represents all test taker’s Composite Scores added together and divided by the total number of test takers.
Distribution of Test Takers Across Levels
The bar graphs show what percentage of test takers are scoring at each specific level for each skill of the test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Individual Reports
Access and download Individual Reports for test takers. For best results, wait until all testing and rating is complete.
Individual Reports include the following sections and information (based on the chosen combination):
- Reading Section score (generated by Avant)
- Writing Section score (rated by Avant)
- Listening Section score (generated by Avant)
- Speaking Section score (rated by Avant)
- Composite Score
- Level Descriptions
- Suggestions to ‘Power Up’ to the next level
Each test taker’s report has a scoring graphic for each section of the test. It can be an inverted pyramid that has a filled area depicting the level attained, or just a score generated by Avant for self-evaluated Reading and Listening Sections.
Reading and Listening sections will show a scoring graphic once a test taker completes each section.
Writing and Speaking sections will show a scoring graphic once rating is completed by Avant.
For the Writing and Speaking sections of the test, an additional shaded area will appear if the test taker had one response that rated at a higher level. This serves as an alert that the test taker is operating across a range of proficiency levels with this skill. This situation is quite common for test takers in the Novice and Intermediate ranges, mostly due to limited topic exposure and control.
Level Description field (the text to the right of scores) provides explanation of what test takers at each level are generally able to do.
Suggestions field provides Power Up suggestions to help test takers attain higher levels (see Avant Power Up Guide for more information).
If desired, the Individual Report can be distributed to test takers or parents, along with the Avant STAMP Benchmark & Rubric Guide
How to access Individual Reports for one or all test takers:
Create Individual Report for a specific test taker:
- Click on the report icon to access the Individual Report for a test taker.
- Click on the Printer icon to print out the Individual Report (you can create a PDF version of the report if your printer selection includes a PDF writer).
Create Individual Reports for multiple or all test takers on the list:
- Click the box to the left of the test takers for which you wish to generate reports.
- Click on the Printer icon, then click on Individual Reports and then click on either All or Selected.
- Click on the Printer icon on the report.
Download Results
Access and download test taker test results. For best results, wait until all testing and rating is complete.
The Test Taker Data download feature creates an Excel (.csv) file that includes test taker results along with the profile information and other test-taking data. From the spreadsheet you can create a customized report with just the fields you want, and sort it as needed.
Information in the Excel (.csv) file falls into three groups:
Test Taker Login and Profile Information
- Test Code, Login Name, First Name, Last Name, Grade, Test Taker ID, Language at Home, Parents/Grandparents, Frequency Spoken, Years Studied, Lived/Studied Abroad & Length of Time, Test Taker Email.
Learn more about Test Taker Profile
Testing Group Information
- Test Code, State, District, School, Testing Group Name & Language.
Test Results/Test Status
- Reading Score, Reading Scaled Score, Reading Length of Time, Writing Score, Writing Length of Time, Listening Score, Listening Scaled Score, Listening Length of Time, Speaking Score, Speaking Length of Time, Test Status, Composite Score, Start Time, Test Length & Finish Time, Scheduled Status (for AvantProctor testing), Test Access Link (for AvantProctor testing), Badge Eligible (for Avant Digital Badge)
To create the download file:
- Click the download button and allow a few moments for the download to load and click on Test Taker Data when the link appears.
- Follow the instructions on your screen, which may vary depending on your computer setup.
See an example of CSV download here.
Learn more about Individual Reports.