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This document discusses different types of assessments used in the Poptropica English program, including placement tests, unit tests, review tests, and end of level tests. Placement tests are used to determine what level class a student should be placed in, with two placement tests (A and B) covering different levels. Unit tests are given after each unit to test learning objectives, while review tests cover multiple units. An end of level test is also administered to assess learning over all units. Scores on the placement tests determine which level class is appropriate for each student.

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Test Introduction PDF

This document discusses different types of assessments used in the Poptropica English program, including placement tests, unit tests, review tests, and end of level tests. Placement tests are used to determine what level class a student should be placed in, with two placement tests (A and B) covering different levels. Unit tests are given after each unit to test learning objectives, while review tests cover multiple units. An end of level test is also administered to assess learning over all units. Scores on the placement tests determine which level class is appropriate for each student.

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Assessment

Two types of assessment Placement Test A


10 points or below: Place in a Level 1 class.
1 Assessment for learning 11–40 points: Place in a Level 2 class.
2 Assessment of learning 41–80 points: Place in a Level 3 class.
There are many activities and techniques throughout the 81 points or above: Give Placement Test B.
Poptropica English Teacher’s Edition which will help you Placement Test B
assess where your students are in their learning. 10 points or below: Give Placement Test A.
There is a wide range of tests to be used after each unit, to 11–40 points: Place in a Level 4 class.
review multiple units, and at the end of the level. However, 41–80 points: Place in a Level 5 class.
any test can be used either as an assessment for learning 81 points or above: Assign to a Level 6 class.
or assessment of learning. Using tests as an assessment
of learning, usually takes place after the learning, and this
provides information about what the student is achieving Unit Tests
by giving a grade. You can also use tests as an assessment
There are eight Unit Tests in each level of Poptropica
for learning, providing specific feedback on students’
English. These test the learning objectives from each
strengths and weaknesses as part of the continuing
unit. Have students take the Unit Test after studying
learning process. It is a combination of both types of
each of the eight core units.
assessment which can provide powerful tools for helping
students on their learning adventure.
Review Tests
Placement Tests There are four Review Tests in each level of Poptropica
English, covering Units 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8. These
There are two Poptropica English Placement Tests. These
can be given after completion of every two units in the
will help you grade students and place them into the
Student Book.
appropriate level of Poptropica English.
Placement Test A can be found in Teacher’s Editions
1–3. It covers the language from Levels 1–3.
Placement Test B can be found in Teacher’s Editions 4–6.
End of Level Test
It covers the language from Levels 4–6. There is an End of Level Test in each level of Poptropica
English, covering Units 1–8. This should be used in
Choosing the appropriate test combination with ongoing assessment in class.
When choosing a test, try to find out if the student
has studied English before, and to what level. Use this
information to decide whether the student would fit
Exam preparation
better into a lower-level class or upper-level class. Give For students taking the Cambridge Young Learner Exams,
Placement Test A to students better suited to a lower- there are some exam-style activities in the Review Tests.
level class, and Placement Test B to students better
suited to an upper-level class. If in doubt, have the Procedure
student start with Placement Test A, and if necessary • Copy the test for students, and have them write their
continue the assessment with Placement Test B. name.
• Play the audio, and have students complete the
Procedure listening activities. Then set students a time limit
• Make a copy of the test pages, and complete the within which to complete the remainder of the test.
student’s name and the date at the top of the page. • Check the answers against the Answer Key on pages
• Begin with the speaking part. Prepare the relevant 180–182. Write the total score in the space provided.
Picture Cards. • When handing tests back to students, go through the
• Give the rest of the Placement Test to the student. Play answers and explain any errors.
the audio for the student to complete the listening part.
• Allow student 20 minutes to complete the test.
• Check the answers against the Answer Key on page 170
for Placement Test A and page 172 for Placement Test B.

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