IPT II-Oral Test: Components and Areas Assessed Areas Assessed
The IPT II-Oral English tests four basic areas of English oral language proficiency:
Vocabulary:
The vocabulary items measure a student’s receptive
and expressive knowledge of words depicted in the test.
Comprehension:
These items assess a student’s ability to
understand commands, concepts, story mood, and basic facts. The questions
span a wide range of BICS and CALP.
Syntax:
These items measure a
student’s use of correct syntax and indicate how well he or she has mastered basic grammar.
Verbal Expression:
These items integrate different
aspects of oral language, both receptive and expressive.
They encourage students to demonstrate many language skills,
such as the use of descriptive statements and retelling main ideas
in an integrative format.
There are six levels of difficulty tested in the IPT
II-Oral Test. Levels A-F. The specific skills being assessed
are noted beside the test item numbers on this sample (below)
from the Content of Test Items Chart. The complete matrix can
be found in the Examiner’s Manual.
Note the numbers next to each item on this chart. These items represent the number of
the test question in the Test Booklet. The Content of Test Items is essentially
a "bird's-eye view" of the test. By referencing this chart after administering the test,
you are able to begin the process of evaluating the student’s strengths and areas that need improvement.
Now that you are familiar with the test components and the areas assessed by the test,
you have the option of taking a Quick Quiz or moving on to the next section—learning
how to administer the test.
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