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U.S. Citizenship May Be Determined At Random

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The fate of nearly half a million immigrants hoping for U.S. citizenship may have been determined randomly, at least in part, according to a new study by a Michigan State University researcher who found the high-stakes civics test isn’t a reliable measure of civics knowledge.

To be awarded citizenship, immigrants must correctly answer six of 10 questions on the verbally administered civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test, said Paula Winke, assistant professor of second language studies. (more…)

Are High-Stakes Tests Worth It?

By Guest PostDecember 17, 2011Educationchaldean, elpa, english, english language proficiency test, english language programs, hispanic, kindergarten, michigan state university, no child left behind, paula winke, second language, test administrators, test centric society

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The nationally mandated English language proficiency test, given to students whose second language is English, is causing unintended psychological stress for students who can least afford it, according to a Michigan State University researcher.

In research published in the December edition of the journal TESOL Quarterly, MSU’s Paula Winke said teachers and test administrators should assist in the reform of the English Language Proficiency Assessment. Otherwise, the test could negatively impact the academic success of the country’s more than 5 million English Language Learners (defined as those who speak another language). (more…)

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U.S. Citizenship May Be Determined At Random

Are High-Stakes Tests Worth It?