1. English Language Proficiency
How to demonstrate it to the satisfaction of UW admissions
Talk about options

2. Pre-admission TOEFL: 70 (120) sum of R, W, L (±23 each) excluding S
IELTS: 7.0 (9.0) overall average, including S
MELAB 82 (95) to be approved (no S)
SAT: Critical Reading or Writing (no L S)
ACT English: 20 with or w/out essay (no L S)
Completion of 5-A courses (2 quarters) in UW Intensive English Program
Students can be admitted to UW with scores below these cuts, but will be required to take AEP classes to increase their English proficiency. If they achieve these scores, they will not be required to take AEP courses, although they can choose to do so. When advising students, consider the different elements that will be tested to help decide which is better.

3. Post-admission Exempting score on any of the above tests
Successful completion of the Academic English Program – support model
Placement according to standardized test score: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS
Admitted students can take any of these tests at any time during their tenure at UW. Meanwhile they will be required to attend the AEP, depending on their level of ability. 3 reading and writing courses, and 1 academic listening course – Mary Kay to present… I am going to talk about the standardized tests and the 5-A courses in the IEP, with a focus on WRITING.

4. SAT essay rubric
Score = 3 (6) demonstrates developing mastery, and is marked by ONE OR MORE of the following weaknesses:
develops a point of view on the issue, demonstrating some critical thinking, but may do so inconsistently or use inadequate examples, reasons, or other evidence to support its position
is limited in its organization or focus, or may demonstrate some lapses in coherence or progression of ideas
displays developing facility in the use of language, but sometimes uses weak vocabulary or inappropriate word choice
lacks variety or demonstrates problems in sentence structure
contains an accumulation of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics
All the rubrics are quite similar. Examples of mid-range descriptors. SAT and ACT essay scores are the sum of two raters. Max 12.

5. ACT essay rubric
Score = 3 (6) demonstrates some developing skill in responding to the task.
The essay shows some understanding of the task. The essay takes a position on the issue but does not offer a context for discussion. The essay may acknowledge a counterargument to the writer's position, but its development is brief or unclear. Development of ideas is limited and may be repetitious, with little, if any, movement between general statements and specific reasons, examples, and details. … The organization of the essay is simple. Ideas are logically grouped within parts of the essay, but there is little or no evidence of logical sequencing of ideas. Transitions, if used, are simple and obvious. … Language shows a basic control. Sentences show a little variety and word choice is appropriate. Errors may be distracting and may occasionally impede understanding.

6. TOEFL writing rubric for argument essay
3 (20-22) on writing section: An essay at this level is marked by one or more of the following:
Addresses the topic and task using somewhat developed explanations, exemplifications, and/or details
Displays unity, progression, and coherence, though connection of ideas may be occasionally obscured
May demonstrate inconsistent facility in sentence formation and word choice that may result in lack of clarity and occasionally obscure meaning
May display accurate but limited range of syntactic structures and vocabulary
TOEFL scores are 1-5 raw scores, translated to 0-30 scaled score. Two tasks: integrated and opinion

7. TOEFL writing rubric cont.
2 (14-19) on writing section: An essay at this level is marked by one or more of the following:
Limited development in response to the topic and task
Inadequate organization or connection of ideas
Inappropriate or insufficient exemplifications, or details to support or illustrate generalizations in response to the task
A noticeably inappropriate choice of words or word forms
An accumulation of errors in sentence structure and/or usage

8. IELTS writing rubric for argument essay
Band 5
Generally addresses the task; expresses a position but development is not always clear; supporting ideas are not sufficiently developed
Some organization but lack of overall progression. Inadequate or inaccurate use of cohesive devices; paragraphing may be inadequate
Limited range of vocabulary, but minimally adequate for the task; errors in word choice and formation may cause some difficulty for the reader.
Uses a limited range of structures; complex sentences tend to be less accurate than simple sentences; errors can cause some strain for the reader.
IETLS scores are out of 9 bands. Simple

9. So what?
Test scores are already accepted as indicators of proficiency for exemption from further required support courses
Plan: use test scores to determine level of support required – no more AEP placement test (Diagnostic)
What we want to do…

10. Yeah, but… Challenge test on day 1 … To be approved
Academic reading passage of about 700 words
Table, chart or graph on the same topic
Task: summarize the main points of the passage and explain how the information in the table supports or contradicts the passage. Cite the source appropriately.
To be approved
We are carefully analyzing the best correlations of scores to find where people should be placed, but we won’t be sure we get it right. So we will double check placements on Day 1.

11. IEP 5-A courses Academic reading and writing (ARW5)
Academic reading and speaking (ARS5)
Academic listening and writing (ALW5)
Academic listening and speaking (ALS5)
Applied academic skills (AAS)
Pass all five with 3.0 = exempting score on standardized test
This is another way to meet the requirement and be exempt from any further language support. These courses are also available for students to take even if they don’t have a requirement. They are cheaper than AEP courses, and very similar. (about $800)

12. Other IEP courses Independent Writing Pronunciation IELTS prep
TOEFL prep
Other courses in IEP that might be of interest to students who may or may NOT have a requirement to take support classes. Open to anyone.

13. New and Improved AEP
Over to Mary Kay Seales … Questions, concerns, ideas please contact: Priscilla Allen Assessment Coordinator, English Language Programs