Measure of Developing English Language (MODEL)™
WIDA is pleased to introduce a new series of academic English language proficiency assessments known as the WIDA Measure of Developing English Language (MODEL)™ for Kindergarten through grade 12. Many teachers and other education experts offered input in the development of the new assessment. Additionally, all test items are aligned to the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards.
These engaging, full-color assessments can serve multiple purposes. They may aid in the identification and placement of English language learners, be used for benchmark evaluation during the school year, and/or be used as a summative measure of progress in international schools.
Each test assesses students' abilities in all four language domains (Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading), and evaluates Social and Instructional English as well as academic language corresponding to the subject areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The tests are part of a complete system of products and services for English language learners, including curricular and instructional guidance through the WIDA ELP Standards and other related products such as the CAN DO Descriptors, as well as support through professional development and research activities.
Development of the WIDA MODEL™ assessments was conducted through WIDA's partnership with the Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington, DC, and production and dissemination of the tests is being handled by MetriTech, Inc. of Champaign, Illinois.
WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten
Learn more about the assessment by reading its brochure. 
The WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten is intended for use with students approximately 4.5 to 7 years of age, between the spring semester of the PreKindergarten year through the first semester of first grade. Scores generated by the assessment can be used for instructional and accountability purposes. WIDA's recommendations for use of the assessment and its scores are outlined in a WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten memo .
WIDA MODEL for Grades 1-2 and 3-5
The WIDA MODEL for Grades 1-2 and 3-5 tests contain an abbreviated version of the test known as the MODEL Screener which is a shorter test to identify and place students in appropriate English language support services. The full version of WIDA MODEL is typically administered for those who want more comprehensive information about students or for progress monitoring later in the school year. In WIDA Consortium member states, MODEL may be used if there is a need for immediate decisions while waiting for ACCESS for ELLs® score reports to arrive. Please note: It is recommended that MODEL be given no more than twice per school year to the same student to track his or her proficiency level gains.
WIDA MODEL Score Calculator
The WIDA MODEL Score Calculator is a tool to save test administrators the time and trouble of following every step on the scoresheet to calculate or look up proficiency level (PL) and scale scores. With the click of a button, it calculates Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening, and composite proficiency scores.
To place an order...
The WIDA MODEL™ for Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, and Grades 3-5 versions of the assessment are currently available for purchase. The Grades 6-8 and 9-12 test kits will be available in 2011.
Please visit the Online Store
or download and print a Kindergarten
Order Form
and/or a Grades 1-5 Order
Form
to be faxed or mailed to the WIDA Consortium. Please follow instructions
on the form.
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