Assessment


Standardized assessments

In order to track the progress of learners in our Tutoring Program, we use standardized assessments recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for Adult English instructional programs.  Learners are tested when they enter the program, at the start of tutoring, and again at exit, when their tutoring is ending.  Information on each individual learner’s test scores is shared with learners and their tutors.  

For learners who enroll in tutoring to improve their speaking and listening skills, English At Large administers the BEST Plus standardized assessment. 

For learners who enroll in tutoring to improve their reading and writing skills, English At Large administers the TABE CLAS E standardized writing assessment.

Assessments are administered by English At Large volunteers and staff, who are trained and certified as test assessors.   

English At Large recognizes that standardized assessments present only one window into learner achievement. We encourage tutors to use assessment scores as a teaching tool, but not to place undue emphasis on assessment performance.

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Woburn, MA 01801
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Please note: our offices are closed today to allow our staff to enjoy some well-deserved PTO. We will be back in the office on Tuesday, May 30th. Have a great weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

Please note: our offices are closed today to allow our staff to enjoy some well-deserved PTO.  We will be back in the office on Tuesday, May 30th. Have a great weekend!
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English Learners! Why do English words have silent letters? Find out with today's lesson from MMMEnglish! ... See MoreSee Less

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English Learners! We still have openings in several of our summer Conversation Groups, including those running at the Burlington Public Library and Billerica Public Library! Register today to claim your spot: www.englishatlarge.org/conversation-groups/ ... See MoreSee Less

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English Learners! A sure sign of spring is birdsong. We also have many American idioms about birds. We hope you take to today's list like a duck to water and feel as happy as a lark! ... See MoreSee Less

English Learners! A sure sign of spring is birdsong.  We also have many American idioms about birds. We hope you take to todays list like a duck to water and feel as happy as a lark!
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English Learners! Do you know how to use the words “thing” and “stuff” naturally in English? Today's video lesson from English with Emma can help! ... See MoreSee Less

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English learners! We are back with our daily lessons on how YOU can improve your English! Today's video from Bob the Canadian gives you 5 challenges to "Spice Up" your English learning. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN1CoE59Br0 ... See MoreSee Less

English learners! We are back with our daily lessons on how YOU can improve your English! Todays video from Bob the Canadian gives you 5 challenges to Spice Up your English learning.  Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN1CoE59Br0
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English Learners! Here is Part 2 of the video lesson that explains silent letters in English words from MMMEnglish! ... See MoreSee Less

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Attention college students! We are still accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program! Interviews are taking place now, so apply today! www.englishatlarge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EAL-Summer-2023-Internship-Job-Description.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

Attention college students! We are still accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program! Interviews are taking place now, so apply today! http://www.englishatlarge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EAL-Summer-2023-Internship-Job-Description.pdf
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We are expanding our team! Are you a highly-organized, detail-oriented professional, with strong administrative skills looking for a part-time position? Consider applying today! www.englishatlarge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EAL-Job-Opportunity-Program-Assistant-2023.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

We are expanding our team! Are you a highly-organized, detail-oriented professional, with strong administrative skills looking for a part-time position? Consider applying today! http://www.englishatlarge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EAL-Job-Opportunity-Program-Assistant-2023.pdf
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Have you ever thought about volunteering in your community? Stop by and see us at our Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, May 3rd! We are currently in need of volunteers in @WoWoburn, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. YOU can make a difference for a local English learner as a volunteer with English At Large! ... See MoreSee Less

Have you ever thought about volunteering in your community? Stop by and see us at our Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, May 3rd! We are currently in need of volunteers in @WoWoburn, Massachusetts and surrounding communities.  YOU can make a difference for a local English learner as a volunteer with English At Large!
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