This checklist is based on students completing Level 2 in the target language and having a novice-high proficiency level.

Pre-test, beginning ofLevel 3 World Language Instruction

Instructions to teachers: This is a very simple oral test you can give your LEVEL 2 students in order to establish a beginning proficiency level in order to show growth by years’ end. At the end of the school year, the AAPPL test will be given online and students will receive a proficiency level in speaking and listening. If you have an AAPPL rating from level 2, you do not need to give this pre-test. Enter their score from LTI based on the chart at the bottom of the page.

In order to determine student skill level, the following questions should be asked each student. Based on the student responses, mark “yes”(2 pts), “somewhat” (1 pt), or “no” (0 pt).

Ask the questions in the target language and students should respond in the target language.

Instructions to students: “This is a pretest to show growth for the year. Don’t worry if you have a little trouble with any of the questions. It will not count on your grade. If you don’t know, just say “I don’t know.”

Student competency in interpersonal communication or presentational speaking / Yes
2 pts. / Somewhat
1 pt. / No
0 pts.
  1. Can you describe to me how to get from school to your home?

  1. Please describe two members of your family—how they look and one of each of their characteristics.

  1. What do you do on the weekend? What is fun about it?

  1. Who is your favorite musical group and why do you like them?

  1. How would you prepare your favorite food?

  1. Tell me about something you’ve learned in school.

  1. Who is your favorite author, or book and why?

Guidelines for Level 3 Speaking Pre-test Level 3

This test will indicate that a student is at the novice-high level of proficiency-based on scoring below. Enter the corresponding score 0-5 on the Mastery Connect "AAPPL Pre-test Level 3".

Checklist Score / Proficiency level / ACTFL rating / Corresponding points for MC / Color
If a student scores 11-14 / N4 / Novice high / 4 / yellow
If a student scores 9-10 / N3 / Novice mid / 3 / red
If a student scores 7-8 / N2 / Novice mid / 2 / red
If a student scores 1-6 / N1 / Novice low / 1 / red
If a student scores 0 / Below N1 / 0 / red

Post-test will be conducted using AAPPL: The goal for end of Level 3 is Intermediate low (I1)