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: 수용적인 and 표현력 있는.
Each test taker should read through the 시험 응시자 가이드.
3 prompts
3 prompts
How the Test Works
수용적인 questions are multiple-choice and are scored automatically. The section is computer-adaptive, and results are available immediately upon completion.
표현력 있는 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.
- 테스트 창 외부를 클릭하지 마세요. 이는 추적되며 테스트에서 로그아웃시킵니다.
- 어떠한 지원 자료도 사용하지 마십시오 (예: 사전, 교과서, 휴대폰, 앱, 메시징 도구, Google 번역과 같은 번역 도움 도구).
- 노트를 작성하지 마세요 (종이나 전자 기반). 종이, 펜, 연필, 스타일러스 등은 허용되지 않습니다.
- 발화/표현 응답에 대해 어떠한 노트나 지원 자료도 읽거나 사용하지 마세요.
- 시험 중에는 감독관 외에는 아무와도 소통하지 마십시오.
- 시험 문제나 프롬프트를 공유하지 마세요. 시험을 복사하거나 인쇄하거나 스크린샷을 찍지 마세요.
- 응답에서 폭력적이거나, 불속된, 또는 부적절한 언어를 사용하지 마십시오
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:
샘플 테스트
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.
비디오 튜토리얼
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.
Understanding the Scores
To understand more about the Individual Report scores, see the Benchmark and Rubric Guide. The rubric outlines in detail what expectations are placed upon the test takers for performance at any given level. For more information about a specific test taker’s scores, contact the organization that administered the test.