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ERIC Number: EJ285758
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983
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The Comparability of English and Spanish Versions of Oral Language Proficiency Instruments.
Merino, Barbara J.; Spencer, Mary
NABE: The Journal for the National Association for Bilingual Education, v7 n2 p1-31 Win 1983
Compares five commonly used English-Spanish language dominance instruments according to area of language measured, domain assessed, developmental comparability, and language variety or dialect. Examines the proficiency information provided and the validity, reliability, and norming of the instruments. Concludes that the tests are not comparable indicators of English-Spanish proficiency. (SB)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Testing, Elementary Education, English, Language Dominance, Language Proficiency, Limited English Speaking, Oral Language, Spanish, Test Norms, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Tests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Bahia Bay Area Oral Language Test; Basic Inventory of Natural Language; Bilingual Syntax Measure; Language Assessment Battery; Language Assessment Scales (DeAvila and Duncan)