Swahili
Test at a Glance
- Skills available: reading, speaking, and writing
- Proficiency levels: beginning, transitioning
- Grade levels: 7 through university
- Suggested time limit: less than 60 minutes per skill
Test Details
- Teachers will be able to see an estimated proficiency level score for students who have completed the reading section.
- Teachers will have the option of grading their students' answers to the speaking and writing sections. A rubric is provided.
- The reading section is computer adaptive. Students who answer items correctly will receive more difficult test questions. The speaking and writing sections are not adaptive.
- The reading section consists of multiple choice questions. Speaking and writing sections are open ended.
- A panel of outside evaluators has reviewed Swahili CAP.
Test Purpose
Swahili CAP is designed to provide a general estimate of students' language proficiency. Test results can be used for reflective teaching and program evaluation.
Resources
- Download the score interpretation guide
- Download the flow chart of the registration and testing process
The National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) determines the payment for Swahili CAP. Please contact them for the rate before registering.
Additional Contact: John Ozovehe Adeika 812-856-4192
CASLS developed Swahili CAP in partnership with the National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) at Indiana University. NALRC provides resources and training to enhance the teaching and learning of African languages. The center builds networks among African language teachers, professional language teacher associations, and other foreign language centers. The U.S. Department of Education Title VI program funded Swahili CAP.
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