Hello Everyone,
My program is looking at implementing one of the ATB alternative tests (https://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/062415ATBTests.html) for English Language Learners and/or High School Completion Students entering community college classes. Are there other programs utilizing any of the ATB tests and what have been your results? Are the ATB alternative tests a viable option for students?
We currently already administer ACCUPLACER for general admission, but I do not want to jump on this test, without first considering alternatives.
Thank you,
Jennette
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Hello Jennette, Thank you for this important question. I have not had experience with the approved tests, but I'm sure some of the members of our community are.
The tests on the approved list, in addition to the Accuplacer, include the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test in both English and Spanish and the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) for English learners. If you are familiar with one of these additional approved assessments, please tell us about your experience. What would you say are the strengths and weaknesses of the test?
Cheers, Susan Finn Miller
Moderator, Assessment CoP