IPT I-Oral Test: Components and Areas Assessed Areas Assessed
The IPT I-Oral English Test assesses 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 I-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 a 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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