English as a Second Language (Grades K–12)

Test Framework Worksheet

Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
This worksheet allows users to map the test framework to the curriculum by entering up to five courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test objectives in the rows below.
Subarea Objective Number Objective Description
Subtest 1: Test Code 194
Subarea I. Linguistic and Cultural Foundations of ESL
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 25
  • Test Weight: 50%
0001 Understand linguistics as applied to ESL instruction.
0002 Understand fundamentals of first- and second-language acquisition and literacy development as applied to ESL instruction.
0003 Understand cultural, historical, and sociopolitical influences on the education of English learners in the United States.
Subarea II. Foundations of ESL Instruction, Communication, and Assessment
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 25
  • Test Weight: 50%
0004 Understand various ESL program models and instructional approaches and methods suitable for meeting the language and learning needs of English learners.
0005 Understand schools as organizations within the larger community context and how to communicate and collaborate successfully with families of English learners, colleagues, and community members.
0006 Understand assessment concepts and techniques as they relate to English learners.
Subtest 2: Test Code 195
Subarea I. English Learners in Context
  • Multiple-Choice Questions:
  • Test Weight: 33%
0007 Understand variables that can affect ESL learning and teaching.
0008 Understand how to plan and manage ESL instruction.
Subarea II. Content and Communication Instruction and Assessment for English Learners
  • Multiple-Choice Questions:
  • Test Weight: 67%
0009 Understand techniques for assessing and developing English learners' command of academic language in English, including their knowledge of academic vocabulary and complex language structures, to promote students' academic success.
0010 Understand techniques for assessing and developing English learners' English communication skills in listening and speaking to promote students' academic success.
0011 Understand techniques for assessing and developing English learners' English communication skills in reading and writing to promote students' academic success.
0012 Understand techniques for assessing and developing English learners' content-area learning to promote students' full inclusion in academic settings.

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