Avant STAMP Overview
Avant STAMP for Latin is a nationally recognized web-based test that assesses language proficiency. It has 1 section: Leitura.
Each test taker should read through the Guia do Candidato ao Teste.
~30 multiple-choice questions
How the Test Works
Leitura 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, using authentic Classical Latin texts.
Test Rules
Tests are taken in a proctored environment with no outside resources allowed.
- 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. 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.
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 section.
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 on the Reading section and gives an overall 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.
Understanding the Scores
The Individual Report shows the score earned on the Reading section.
Score Pyramid
An inverted pyramid graphic displays the score. The filled section shows the level reached.
Skill Description
Next to the pyramid, you’ll see a description of the Reading skill and the level category (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced).
- If the test 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 on the Reading section.
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.