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: Receptywny and Wyrazisty.
Each test taker should read through the Przewodnik dla Osoby Przystępującej do Testu.
3 prompts
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How the Test Works
Receptywny questions are multiple-choice and are scored automatically. The section is computer-adaptive, and results are available immediately upon completion.
Wyrazisty 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.
- Nie klikaj poza oknem testu. To jest śledzone i spowoduje wylogowanie z testu.
- Nie korzystaj z żadnych materiałów pomocniczych (np. słowników, podręczników, telefonów komórkowych, aplikacji, narzędzi do komunikacji, czy pomocy tłumaczeniowych takich jak Google Translate).
- Nie rób notatek (na papierze lub elektronicznych). Papier, długopisy, ołówki, rysiki itp. są niedozwolone.
- Nie czytaj/korzystaj z żadnych notatek czy materiałów pomocniczych podczas udzielania odpowiedzi mówionych/wyrażania swoich myśli.
- Nie komunikuj się z nikim, z wyjątkiem nadzorcy podczas testu.
- Nie udostępniaj pytań testowych ani poleceń. Nie kopiuj, nie drukuj ani nie robią zrzutów ekranu z testu.
- Nie używaj przemocowego, wulgarnego lub niewłaściwego języka w swoich odpowiedziach.
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:
Przykładowe Testy
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.
Filmy Instruktażowe
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.