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The Comparability of English and Spanish Versions of Oral Language Proficiency Instruments.
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Merino, Barbara J.; Spencer, Mary – NABE: The Journal for the National Association for Bilingual Education, 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…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Testing