Alternate ELPAC: Estimated Testing Times
Alternate ELPAC: Estimated Testing Times
The computer–based Alternate ELPAC is an untimed test. Students are allowed as much time as they need to complete their responses in each domain via the two communication modes: expressive (Speaking and Writing) and receptive (Listening and Reading).
The testing schedule may be adjusted to give students sufficient breaks to avoid fatigue. The test may be administered over the course of several days.
| Task Type | Estimated Administration Time |
|---|---|
| Recognize and Use Common Words | 7-10 minutes |
| Communicate About Familiar Topics | 5–7 minutes |
| Understand a School Exchange | 6–8 minutes |
| Describe a Routine | 9–11 minutes |
| Understand and Express an Opinion | 7–9 minutes |
| Interact with a Literary Text | 5–7 minutes |
| Interact with an Informational Text | 6–8 minutes |
| Total | 45-60 minutes |
| Task Type | Estimated Administration Time |
|---|---|
| Recognize and Use Common Words | 9-15 minutes |
| Communicate About Familiar Topics | 8–11 minutes |
| Understand a School Exchange | 9–15 minutes |
| Describe a Routine | 9–15 minutes |
| Understand and Express an Opinion | 9–13 minutes |
| Interact with a Literary Text | 8–12 minutes |
| Interact with an Informational Text | 8–12 minutes |
| Total | 60-90 minutes |
