Avant STAMP Overview
Avant STAMP WS is a web-based test that assesses language proficiency. It has 4 sections: 阅读（自我评估）, 撰写, 倾听（自我评估）, and 讲话.
Writing and Speaking responses are rated by Avant Certified Raters who use a Scoring Rubric that lists the criteria for meeting Benchmark Levels.
Each test taker should read through the 考试者指南.
(Self-Evaluation)
7 questions
3 prompts
(Self-Evaluation)
7 questions
3 prompts
Test Rules
Tests are taken in a proctored environment with no outside resources allowed.
- 请勿点击测试窗口外的任何地方。 这将被追踪并会使您从测试中退出。
- 不要使用任何支援材料（例如，字典，教科書，手機，應用程序，消息工具，或如Google翻譯等翻譯輔助工具）。
- 不要做笔记（纸质或电子）。纸张、笔、铅笔、触控笔等都是不允许的。
- 不要阅读/使用任何笔记或支持材料来进行你的口头/表达回应。
- 在考试期间，除了监考员，不要与任何人交流
- 不要分享测试问题或提示。 不要复制、打印或截取测试的屏幕快照。
- 请勿在您的回复中使用暴力、亵渎或不适当的语言。
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:
样本测试
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.
视频教程
Helps the test taker understand how to do their best and what to expect during testing.
撰写示例
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.
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 撰写 and 讲话 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.
Understanding the Scores
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 (Writing and 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.