Large Scale Assessments

This week we are reading and discussing large-scale assessments and the features of this type of assessment that can be challenging for students developing English proficiency in school.  The assignment for this week is to read chapter nine in the McKay text 

 watching the video on Native Language Assessments and Responding to the following prompt:

What are native language assessments and why should we consider using them for emergent bilinguals?

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/multimedia/addressing-equity-concerns-english-learners-where-do-native-language-assessments-fit

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Michigan_Accommodations_Manual.final_480016_7.pdf