Urdu
Test at a Glance
- Skills available: reading 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 the percentage of items students answered correctly in the reading section.
- Teachers will have the option of grading their students' answers to the writing section. A rubric is provided.
- The reading section is computer adaptive. Students who answer items correctly will receive more difficult test questions. The writing section is not adaptive.
- The reading section consists of multiple choice questions. The writing section is open ended.
Test Purpose
Urdu 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 technical report
View Sample Items and Register to Participate
CASLS developed Urdu CAP in partnership with the North African Language Resource Center (NALRC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 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 Urdu CAP.
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