Handbook for the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test
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1. A typical student who scores below 6 may need to develop the following skills Recognizing and correcting simple errors identified in a written text Producing simple sentences Providing basic answers to informal questions Expressing and developing an opinion on a school related topic Understanding and conveying some information from an academic lecture Test Scores and Score Reporting continued Common European Framework of Reference CEFR Your section scores will be mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference CEFR levels to help you understand what your scores mean and so you can see your levels on a global scale Sections Reading 140 142 143 150 151 156 157 160 Comprehension Listening 440 142 143 149 150 156 157 160 Comprehension Speaking 1 7 8 10 11 13 14 16 Writing 1 5 6 9 10 12 13 16 Lexile Measure English reading ability is a rewarding skill but it takes practice to improve The TOEFL Junior test provides a Lexile measure with your score report to help you your parents and your teachers find the right books for you Lexile measures are the standard for matching readers with appropriate texts Millions of English language learners and teachers worldwide use Lexile measures to improve reading in English and track progress over time With Lexile measures readers at every age and reading level can find the right books to read and improve2. According to the discussion what two statements are true about the seeds of the stork s bill plant They need to be carried by the wind They are shot away from their mother plant They can actively bury themselves in the soil Oo They can dig in the ground very quickly Question 3 Why does the teacher mention springs o To describe the shape of a seed o To explain how a plant climbs around trees To give an example of a tool used to observe seeds o To show how some plants protect themselves against animals Question 4 What did the scientists use to observe the seeds of the stork s bill plant O Safety goggles O Special cameras O Night vision devices o Traditional microscopes Note The questions in the Listening Comprehension section are read for you by a narrator The questions and options are printed on the screen Once you answer the questions you can click Next to move to the next question If you do not answer the question you cannot move on 19 Sample Questions Speaking Section The Speaking section has four questions You will wear headphones and look at the computer screen as you are told what to do You will speak into a microphone to record your answers Practice the Speaking section sample questions online by visiting https toefl caltesting org sampleQuestions TOEFLJr index html Part 1 Read Aloud You will see words that you might not know You will have one minute to read a short
3. What does the teacher imply about the novel the class is reading o Itis extremely long o Itis based on a true story Oo It was written a long time ago oO It can be difficult to understand 13 Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Sample Question 3 Science Teacher Below is a script of the recording you will hear in order to answer the questions Question What is the teacher explaining O O O O How students should handle microscopes How the next experiment will be completed When results of an experiment will be ready What students will look at with microscopes Narrator Teacher 14 Listen to a science teacher talking to her students For our next science experiment we are going to be working with microscopes Please be very careful with the microscopes when you carry them to your desks if you drop them they will break When you are finished make sure you clean both the microscopes and your desks Then put the microscopes back in the cabinet That way they will be ready the next time we want to use them Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Sample 4 Social Studies Teacher Below is a script of the recording you will hear in order to answer the questions Question Why does the teacher apologize O O He did not bring the class schedule A field trip will have to be canceled He forgot to return the studen
4. 22 Listening Classroom Instruction Math Teacher Q1 To remind students to bring an item to class Language Arts Teacher Q1 It can be difficult to understand Science Teacher Q1 How students should handle microscopes Social Studies Teacher Q1 A guest speaker cannot come to school today Short Conversations Q1 How the boy can join the football team Q2 Itis obvious that she is on the football team Q3 The boys team has not begun practicing yet Q4 Look for the boys football coach Academic Listening Science Class Q1 How a type of seed is scattered Q2 Oo They are shot away from their mother plant YES True o They can actively bury themselves in soil YES True Q3 To describe the shape of a seed Q4 Special cameras Test Scores and Score Reporting Score Reports The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive score report gives both an overall score level and individual section scores The Reading Comprehension and Listening Comprehension section scores range from 140 160 The Speaking and Writing section scores range from 0 16 these scores are linked to the scoring guidelines used to score Speaking and Writing tasks to help you better understand what your scores mean Section scores come with performance descriptions The scoring guidelines can be found at http www ets org toefl_junior scores_research comprehensive Student Name Last First Student Number 123456789 140 160 Atypical st
5. Encouragement of appropriate use and investigation of reported misuse All organizational users of TOEFL Junior scores have an obligation to use the scores in accordance with the guidelines that follow Organizations have a responsibility to ensure that all individuals using TOEFL Junior scores are aware of the guidelines and to monitor the use of scores correcting instances of misuse when they are identified The TOEFL Junior Program and local ETS TOEFL Junior associates are available to assist institutions in resolving score misuse issues 30 Guidelines Use Multiple Criteria Regardless of the decision to be made multiple sources of information should be used to ensure fairness and to balance the limitations of any single measure of knowledge skills or abilities These sources may include hours of English language classes school grades and recommendations from past teachers and administrators When used together with other criteria TOEFL Junior scores can be a powerful tool in student placement in English courses monitoring student progress providing performance feedback and other school related decisions after admission Maintain Confidentiality of Scores All individuals who have access to TOEFL Junior scores should be aware of their confidential nature and agree to maintain their confidentiality Policies and Guidelines for the Use of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Scores continued Normally Appropriate Uses and
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7. a teacher principal or other school staff member talking to students Then you will answer one question about what the speaker says Sample 1 Math Teacher Below is a script of the recording you will hear in order to answer the questions Teacher Question What is the purpose of the talk O O O O To remind students to bring an item to class To announce the date of an upcoming exam To list the topics that will appear on an exam To request that students hand in their homework on time 12 Narrator Listen to a math teacher talking to a class I just wanted to remind all of you that you will need to bring your calculators to class tomorrow We have a lot to review before next week s exam and we ll be able to cover more material and be able to work much faster if you have your calculators with you Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Sample 2 Language Arts Teacher Below is a script of the recording you will hear in order to answer the questions Narrator Listen to a language arts teacher talking to a class Teacher Last night you should have read the first two chapters of the novel Today I would like to spend some time in class talking about the different main characters Because there are so many characters introduced in this first part of the book it can get very confusing So it s a good idea for us to understand who is who from the beginning Question
8. associate Consent Form You will be asked to submit a consent form signed by your parent or legal guardian in order to take the test This form will be provided to you with this Handbook NOTE There are four tasks in the Writing section Editing Email Opinion and Listen Write The Editing task has two items in it The scores from the two Editing items are averaged By signing the consent form you agree that all information you provide including demographic and background information your responses to the test questions and your scores may be used for research development and marketing purposes relating to the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test Your name and other identifying information first and last name student number date of birth will be kept confidential This information will appear on your score report but will not be used in any presentations or other publicly available materials You also agree to keep all test information private and not to reproduce or disclose any test questions responses or topics in whole or in part to any person or entity in any form On Test Day Identification Document ID You may be required to provide identification ID before you can take the test If you have a passport that is the best ID document to use If you do not have a passport or if your passport does not contain your signature and photograph an official letter from the school you attend is an acceptab
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10. dodder needs to stay alive Dodder does not produce its own food Instead it steals it Question 3 from other plants It feeds by sucking juices heaved it refers to from the plant it is wrapped around often making its host very weak or even killing it o host o food Dodder can find other plants by their smell o plant When a dodder seedling starts growing it o dodder follows the scent of plants it prefers like tomato plants potato plants or other farm Question 4 crops What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction Unlike most plants that usually grow in the o Odor direction of light or warmth a dodder plant oO Light will grow in the direction of for example O Water tomato odor if a tomato happens to be O Temperature growing nearby m However a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly m If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a few days it will dry up and disappear even if there is plenty of water around 10 Once it finds a host the young dodder plant will attach itself to it and start growing faster At that point the dodder plant will drop its root m Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers When it does get out of hand dodder can greatly reduce a farmer s harvest or even destroy crops completely Before sowing their produce farmers in warm parts of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with the
11. for all test takers regardless of gender age nationality and test taker background How Your Test is Scored The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test reports scaled scores for the four sections as well as an overall score level The Reading and Listening sections have multiple choice questions Some of these questions do not count toward your score These are either questions that allow ETS to make test scores comparable across administrations or new questions that help ETS find out how such questions function under actual testing conditions Of the questions that count each correct answer counts equally for that section Because the difficulty level may differ slightly from test form to test form the same number of correct answers from two different test forms may not represent the same level of English language proficiency Therefore the number correct on the Reading and Listening sections needs to be adjusted through a statistical procedure called score equating to ensure that the reported section score reflects the same level of proficiency no matter which test form you take The score range is from 140 to 160 for both the Reading and Listening sections Test Scores and Score Reporting continued The Speaking and Writing sections contain questions that ask you to respond in spoken and written English respectively The responses are scored by ETS raters using standardized scoring rules Speaking and Writing score quality is
12. have left to finish the section you are working on If you finish one section early you may go on to the next section but you cannot go back to a section you have already worked on and you cannot go back to a question once you have clicked Next and moved on to the next one You may not continue answering questions after the timer reaches 0 00 There will be a short break after the Reading and Listening sections Getting Ready for the Test When you take the test you should work quickly but carefully Do not spend too much time on any one question but try to answer every one Some questions are harder than others Your score will be based on the number of questions you answer correctly It is best to answer every question even if you have to guess How to Prepare for the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test No single school textbook or method of study is best to help prepare you for the test since the test is not based on any specific course of instruction Strong language skills can be achieved only after a relatively long period of study and practice Studying English for the first time shortly before taking the test will not be helpful The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test is not a pass fail test You are not expected to answer all of the questions correctly The test is designed to be a tool that measures improvement over time Students who are studying English regularly should show improvement in their scores if they take a for
13. maintained through multiple rigorous measures that include trying out new questions requiring raters to pass demanding assessments before they can score any Speaking or Writing responses monitoring of scoring quality throughout live scoring sessions by expert scoring leaders and analyzing the performance of the raters The score range is from 0 to 16 for both the Speaking and Writing sections Detailed information about the scoring of Speaking and Writing responses can be found at http www ets org toefl_junior scores_research comprehensive The overall score level ranges from 1 Beginning to 6 Excellent Your overall score level is based on your performance on the four sections A concise description of the meaning of each level can be found at http www ets org toefl_junior scores_research comprehensive cefr Testing Irregularities Testing irregularities refers to irregularities in connection with the administration of a test such as equipment failure improper access to test content by individual or groups of test takers and other disruptions of test administration such as natural disasters and other emergencies When testing irregularities occur ETS and its local ETS TOEFL Junior associates give affected test takers the opportunity to take the test again as soon as possible without charge Validity of Scores Efforts have been made to ensure that the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test accurately measures you
14. no specific passing or failing score set by ETS for the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test Test Score Data Retention Scores are used to demonstrate your English language proficiency at the time the test is administered Because English language skills can improve or decline over time a score report cannot be reissued if two years have passed since taking the test ETS does not require testing centers to retain test administration data beyond two years Release of Test Results If you are taking the test through your school or another institution that institution will get your scores on a list containing the names and scores of everyone who took the test at the same time you did The institution will also receive a copy of each test taker s score report and is responsible for giving you your personal copy of your score report If you took the test independently you will receive your score report directly from your local ETS TOEFL Junior associate 28 Scores obtained from a TOEFL Junior test will not be reported by ETS to any other institution TOEFL Junior scores represent measurement information and their release is subject to all restrictions indicated in this Handbook However the scores are not the property of the test taker Test Fairness and Score Use The TOEFL Junior Program and its authorized local ETS TOEFL Junior associates have taken steps to ensure to the extent possible that tests and test scores are fair
15. passage to yourself quietly followed by one minute to read the passage aloud into the microphone Part 2 Picture Narration You will see six pictures and tell the story that the pictures show You will have one minute to prepare your story followed by one minute to record your story into the microphone Part 3 Non academic Listen Speak You will listen to a teacher or a group of students talking about a school related topic and talk about what you heard You may take notes as you listen You will have 45 seconds to prepare followed by one minute to record your answer into the microphone Part 4 Academic Listen Speak First you will listen to a teacher talking about an academic topic Then you will talk about what you heard You may take notes as you listen You will have 45 seconds to prepare and one minute to record your answer into the microphone 20 Sample Questions Writing Section The Writing section has five questions You will type your responses onto the screen When you have completed your writing for each question you will click on Next to go to the next question For the Editing part of the section you will answer two questions For each of the other three parts of the section you will answer one question Practice the Writing section sample questions online by visiting https toefi caltesting org sampleQuestions TOEFLJr index html Part 1 Editing You will read a paragraph that has four errors in it and you will corr
16. those listed in this Handbook should be discussed with ETS before being implemented Test Taker Comments You can share comments or questions about the test by talking to your test administrator during the testing session If you have questions or comments after the test contact your local ETS TOEFL Junior associate or the TOEFL Junior Program ETS Rosedale Road Princeton New Jersey 08541 USA or email us at toefljunior ets org TOEFL Junior COMPREHENSIVE For more information about the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test visit our website at www ets org toefl_junior ea ee Desert en nos eal ee hve EEDE OE TOEFL iBT TOEFL ITP and TOEFL JUNIOR are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service ETS in the United States and other countries 23379 108221 99829 615E5 Printed in U S A 785134 ATO A ET Listening Learning Leading www ets org
17. Misuses of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Scores The list of appropriate uses of TOEFL Junior test scores that follows is based on the policies and guidelines outlined in the Handbook The list is intended to be illustrative not complete in nature There may be other appropriate uses of TOEFL Junior scores but any use not listed below should be discussed in advance with TOEFL Junior Program staff and the local ETS TOEFL Junior associate to determine its appropriateness If a use other than those listed below is considered it is important for the score user to validate the use of the scores for that purpose The TOEFL Junior Program staff and local ETS TOEFL Junior associate are available to provide advice on the design of such a validity study Appropriate Uses Based on the test design and the validity evidence collected to date TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test scores are recommended for the following uses e Determining whether students have sufficient communicative skills to succeed in a classroom that uses English for instruction e Placing students in English language programs so they are matched with the correct level of instruction e Monitoring student progress over time to measure learning and changes in ability e Using performance feedback including can do statements for instructors to adapt English instruction and guide conversations with parents 31 Misuses Any use of test scores for purposes other than
18. Rock gym Eight student bands signed up to audition The bands varied in their musical forms there were several rock bands a folk band and even a jazz band Tm disappointed that my band didn t win but I think the judges made the right choice says student Marisol Varga member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls Four Square is really good To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs one song Sample Questions Reading Comprehension Section continued Question 5 7 AF i Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs with original words and another in which students played instrumental music only To decide which songs to play at the picnic Oo To see if the bands could play a variety of The judges finally chose the band Four songs Square as the winner of the contest Four To make sure the contest did not go on too Square is a rock band with an unusual twist long it includes a violin player The members of To make the concert more enjoyable for Four Square write their own songs and students practice three times a week after school Question 6 Students and teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success All are looking forward to the school picnic in June According to the article what is unusual about the band Four Square O Itis named after a popular children s game o Its members practice
19. The service is free and easy to use For more information visit http www lexile com toefljunior 27 Certificate of Achievement The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Certificate of Achievement is an acknowledgement of your English language ability Certificates are not available in all locations ED TOEFL Junior CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This is to certify that Your Name achieved the following scores on the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Reading Comprehension 157 Listening Comprehension 156 Speaking 10 Writing 12 Overall Score Level 5 Date 2012 NOV 11 These are the Certificate levels Overall Score Level Certificate Level 6 Excellent Gold 5 Advanced er Bronze Competent 3 Achieving SEEN a Turquoise Developing A Blue Beginning Test Scores and Score Reporting continued Interpreting Scores Your Reading and Listening section scores are determined by the number of questions you answer correctly There is no penalty for wrong answers Speaking and Writing section scores are determined by the scores you receive on all the questions in those sections Scores from the four different sections should not be directly compared because the measures are scaled differently More information can be found in the How Your Test is Scored section of this Handbook Acceptable Scores Each school determines for itself what scores or ranges of scores are acceptable There is
20. and correct nearly all errors identified in a written text Produce simple and complex sentences accurately Provide answers to informal questions and the answers are clear complete and appropriate Express an opinion on a school related topic almost always with substantial detail and development 26 Understand and accurately convey all main ideas and supporting details from an academic lecture with almost no omissions A typical student who scores between 10 and 12 can do all of the following Recognize and correct most errors identified in a written text Produce some complex sentences although with occasional vocabulary and grammar errors Usually provide answers to informal questions and the answers are clear and appropriate Express an opinion on a school related topic usually with some development Understand and convey main ideas from an academic lecture although some details may be left out or inaccurate A typical student who scores between 6 and 9 can do all of the following Recognize and correct simple errors identified in a written text Produce basic simple sentences although with some vocabulary and grammar errors Provide basic answers to informal questions although sometimes the answers are unclear Express an opinion on a school related topic although with little development Understand and convey a few main ideas from an academic lecture but probably leave out many supporting details
21. and the seed can fly up to a meter away from the mother plant That s a pretty long distance for a seed to travel It doesn t even need wind The seed actually flies by a force of its own I have a question so what happens then when the seed hits the ground Most seeds are small and round and can easily get covered up with dirt But this seed has such an unusual shape It s funny you should ask that because on the ground a stork s bill seed does another interesting thing It doesn t just lay on the soil but it actively digs itself in The seed starts to turn around and screw itself right into the ground As the seed continues to turn around it digs deeper and deeper into the soil Now this is not a very quick process It takes a while In fact scientists studying these seeds had to wait patiently for hours to observe exactly how it all happens But they didn t just stand there and watch the seeds drill themselves in They used slow motion video cameras that recorded the movements of the seeds When the video is sped up this short film shows you in a few seconds what actually happens over a stretch of many hours or longer Now answer the questions 18 Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Question 1 What is the class mainly discussing o How some seeds change size O The light weight of plant seeds o How a type of seed is scattered o The number of seeds a plant can produce Question 2
22. e explicitly stated and reinforced in short talks and conversations Understand direct paraphrases of spoken information when the language is simple and the context is clear Understand a speaker s purpose in a short talk when the language is simple and the context is clear A typical student who scores below 143 may need to develop the following skills Understanding the main ideas and important details of announcements short talks and simple conversations 25 Understanding a speaker s purpose in a short talk when the language is simple and the context is clear Paraphrasing spoken information when the language is simple and the context is clear SPEAKING SECTION A typical student who scores between 14 and 16 can do all of the following Almost always speak in a fluent and sustained way Almost always use intonation effectively Produce speech that is always understandable to listeners with only minor errors in pronunciation Almost always produce vocabulary and grammar that is accurate varied and effective with only a few errors Tell a complete and coherent story with elaboration and detail Understand and accurately convey all main ideas and supporting details from an academic lecture with almost no omissions A typical student who scores between 11 and 13 can do all of the following Usually speak in a fluent and sustained way with some stops or hesitations Usually use intonation effectively Produc
23. e speech that is usually understandable to listeners but with some pronunciation errors Usually produce vocabulary and grammar that is accurate and effective although with some errors Tell a story that is mostly complete and coherent although some details are inaccurate or left out Understand and convey main ideas from an academic lecture although some supporting details may be left out or inaccurate Test Scores and Score Reporting continued A typical student who scores between 8 and 10 can do all of the following Speak fluently for a few brief stretches Sometimes use intonation effectively Produce speech that is at times understandable to listeners but with obvious pronunciation errors Often produce basic vocabulary and simple grammatical structures Tell a limited story occasionally providing details Understand and convey limited information from an academic lecture but probably leave out many supporting details A typical student who scores below 8 may need to develop the following skills Speaking fluently for at least a few brief stretches Using intonation effectively Producing speech that is understandable to listeners Producing basic vocabulary and simple grammatical structures Telling a story with some details Understanding and conveying some information from an academic lecture WRITING SECTION A typical student who scores between 13 and 16 can do all of the following Recognize
24. ect the errors You will have a total of two and a half minutes to read the paragraph and correct the errors Part 2 Email You will read an email that asks you to respond to some questions and you will write a reply email that answers all of the questions You will have seven minutes to write your reply Part 3 Opinion You will write a paragraph that expresses your opinion on a topic Your paragraph should be about 100 to 150 words You will have 10 minutes to write the paragraph Part 4 Listen Write You will listen to a teacher talking about an academic topic and you will write a response that describes what you heard You may take notes as you listen You will have 10 minutes to write your paragraph 21 Answer Key Reading Non academic Email Q1 They share his interest in Internet page design Q2 A business owner Q3 In addition Q4 It had too many students in it already News Article Q1 School Holds Student Band Contest Q2 They were not very exciting Q3 dull Q4 Pop Q5 To see if the bands could play a variety of songs Q6 Itis arock band with a violinist Q7 Perform in many different places Q8 Peter Zandt Academic Academic Text Q1 The special abilities of a dangerous plant Q2 To describe the shape of a dodder plant Q3 food Q4 odor Q5 notice the smell Q6 It will soon die Q7 After the sentence At that point the dodder plant will drop its root Q8 Grow uncontrollably
25. elp you your parents and your teachers understand what your score means e lt A description of the average English language abilities of test takers scoring around a particular score level to help identify strengths and areas for improvement e Section test scores which are mapped to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference CEFR e A Lexile measure to help you your teachers and your parents find books at the appropriate English reading level for you Overall Performance Descriptions 6 Excellent Overall Performance Description These descriptions represent performance in middle schools which use English for instruction A typical student at this level Consistently demonstrates the skills needed to communicate successfully at a high level in complex interactions and while using complex materials 5 Advanced Often demonstrates the skills needed to communicate successfully at a high level in complex interactions and while using complex materials 4 Competent Demonstrates the skills needed to communicate successfully in some complex situations and in most simple interactions and while using basic materials 3 Achieving Usually demonstrates the skills needed to communicate successfully in simple interactions and while using basic materials 2 Developing Occasionally demonstrates the skills needed to communicate successfully in simple interactions and while using basic ma
26. ence CEFR iii 27 Lexie MeEaSUr ee rie dat latin nr en rte seen en duvet cues sdie Wieiecsasdeieiedeaaseaeslecsnsduestdedsteves ths 27 Certificate Of Achievement ensorrar ae dite E n es EEE NRE EESE EE RESE aide he ol eme dhe dette cassette 27 Int rpretii SCOLES erea EE EAEE EENEN EEEE ERE PIRENEA EE 28 Acceptable SCONES oaste iaa e EE E E E E EE RE E AEE AOT PEETER aNG 28 Test Score Data Retentores nsn ne ae EEEE EEAS ESSA EER RIE EEN EEA EEEE AE Eaa NAREN ER S 28 Release OF Test ReSUltSin snra anA a E E E E E Eea EAEE 28 Test Fairness and Score US saeessvassczees raen endearen SUE A EE A S AEAEE ERTE EAE EEE AET EEEE ESE EEEE NETER EENE 28 HOW Your Test IS SCON G 2 Rand A E E E O R N E EE A AE 28 DR RAA LEE du AU TE LEUR ES PP eaea ERE EE EERE AEE AEE dass TAEA E EAEE EEE 29 Validity Of SCORES hi TR Min E aE A E E rotin IRERE EE E RE EAEE TONE EERST EAE AROE 29 Policies and Guidelines for the Use of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Scores 30 POV CUES cast E E E E E A A E hastens 30 Confidentiality rneer a E E A ERE AE SAE RETE EEE 30 QUID CLINGS i aerei eane EEEE E EER EA ERNE EEEREN NEARE R EEOAE EEEE A EE E nee te EEES TS REER EE ERAEN ERG 30 Normally Appropriate Uses and Misuses of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Scores 31 Appropriate USCS 2 52 ea a ea semestre te ner AE OA EARE E EE AAEE EA etant se in ie 31 MISUSS 2s 35d iE E sues dauas teva EE E dei ss tons ds E ES ETRE 31 Test Taker Comments sevi
27. fic curriculum e Directly linked to TOEFL iBT test scores e Intended to predict performance on the TOEFL iBT test e To be used to support high stakes decisions such as for admissions purposes or criterion based exit testing e Asubstitute for TOEFL iBT TOEFL PBT or TOEFL ITP tests Test Content Three domains are assessed in order to measure English language proficiency required for an English medium middle school setting They are Social and Interpersonal The social and interpersonal domain refers to the language used in personal relationships For example students should understand what a friend says in a casual conversation or be able to read a personal email from a friend or a teacher Navigational The navigational domain refers to language tasks in which students communicate with peers teachers and other school staff about school and course related materials For example students should understand a teacher s oral instructions about a homework assignment and be able to understand key information from school related announcements Academic The academic domain refers to language activities performed while learning academic content in English Examples of language use in this domain include understanding key ideas in an academic lecture and comprehending written academic texts The questions in the four sections of the test Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension Speaking and Writing are de
28. he following Understand main ideas that are exp city stated in academic and academie extended spoken texts where ne language ls simple and the contexts clear identify important details in academic and non academic extended spoken texis where the language is simple and the context is clear Make inferences from short spoken texts where the language is simple and the context is clear Understand some common iioms used in moderately complex speech Understand how information is being used by a speaker eg tomakes comparison or to provide evidence to support an argument when the contexts tamar o 16 A typical student who scores between 10 and 12 can do all of the following Recognize and correct most errors identified in a written text Produce some complex sentences although with occasional vocabulary and grammar errors Usually provide answers to informal questions and the answers are clear and appropriate Express an opinion on a schootrelated topic usualy wth some development Uncerstand and convey main ideas from an academic lecture although some details may be left out or The table below shows the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive scores for each section Reading Comprehension 140 160 Listening Comprehension 140 160 Speaking 0 16 Writing 0 16 23 Each TOEFL Junior score report includes e Overall score level and overall performance description to h
29. ious requirement e Highlighter pens or mechanical pencils of any kind e Listening devices personal stereos radios with headphones or recorders e Nonmedical electronic devices laptop computers digital assistants etc e Papers of any kind except note taking paper provided by the test administrator e Copying scanning or photographic devices e Transmitting or receiving devices If it is necessary for you to take a break during testing you will not be allowed access to cell phones electronic devices or any unauthorized aid during your break You will not be given extra testing time to make up for a rest room absence Because of the need to maintain order as well as security during testing as a test taker you should not e Give or receive assistance of any kind to or from another test taker e Use any prohibited item see previous list e Disturb other test takers e Remove your note taking paper from the testing room e Refuse to obey any policy or procedure You may be asked to leave the room and your test will not be scored if you fail to comply with these rules The test administrator has the right to request that ETS not score your test or not release your scores if you did not follow instructions or if there is reason to believe you cheated On Test Day continued During the Test Each section of the test has a time limit The timer in the top right corner of the computer screen will tell you how much time you
30. ir crop seeds This is a good way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field 11 Sample Questions Reading Comprehension Section continued Question 5 The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to O eat the seeds notice the smell O find the location Oo determine the size Question 6 What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around o It will soon die Oo It will grow deeper roots o It will attract other plants O It will cover the entire area of soil Question 7 Look at the four squares They show where the following sentence could be added to the passage It no longer needs its root once it is attached to the host and wrapped around it Where would the sentence best fit Click on a square E to add the sentence to the passage Question 8 The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to O dry up and die Oo change its color O become hard to find O grow uncontrollably Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section The Listening section has 36 multiple choice questions You will wear headphones and look at the computer screen as you listen You will use the computer mouse to click on the correct answer You may take notes as you listen Practice the Listening section sample questions online by visiting https toefl caltesting org sampleQuestions TOEFLJr index html Part 1 Classroom Instruction You will listen to
31. le ID document The letter should be on the school s official letterhead with your photograph glued not stapled to it The title signature and seal of the official who issued the letter must overlap the photograph as shown below Student letters are valid for one year from date of issue verify that Tomiko Saito is a student at Community College and that her photograph and signature are shown on this page r Procedures at the Testing Site The test is given in one session on the date and at the time and place announced by your teacher or by an official of the institution administering the test Be sure to arrive at the testing room on time You will have an assigned seat at the testing site You are not allowed to change seats after you have been seated All test takers must be facing the same direction If you are left handed please inform the test administrator before the start of the test Bring with you a pencil or pen During the test administration you will be provided with blank note taking paper for the Listening and Writing sections The following items are not allowed in the testing room e Backpacks bags or briefcases e Books pamphlets or dictionaries e Calculator watches or watch alarms especially with flashing lights or alarm sounds e Calculators e Cell phones or smart phones e Food or beverages unless approved due to a disability or health related need e Hats or headwear unless by relig
32. m of the TOEFL Junior test every 6 months or so Below are some things you can do to prepare for the test and improve your English language skills e Learn about the test format and how to take a test on a computer You can do this on the website at https toefl caltesting org portal index html e Read the test directions and the sample questions in this Handbook and on the website at http www ets org toefl_junior prepare comprehensive_sample_questions e Practice English as often as possible and in as many ways as you can including reading watching TV and videos listening to recordings taking an English course and speaking with friends e Visit the TOEFL Junior website for additional resources that you may find helpful to prepare yourself for the test Sample Questions Reading Comprehension Section Part 1 Non academic Reading You will read a non academic text that you might find in school such as emails schedules menus announcements or news articles Sample Set 1 Email Read the email then answer the questions To Grade 6 Section B From James Stone Subject Web design class Sent March 16 11 30 AM Hi classmates I m writing to see if any of you are interested in taking a special class with me I want to learn how to make my own Web site It turns out that a woman who my mother once worked with has opened her own company that creates Internet home pages for other companies Plus on weekends
33. ng adolescent English learners ability to communicate in an academic environment where English is the medium of instruction 29 The test was designed on the basis of information about language tasks that middle school students are expected to perform in English medium secondary school contexts The information was collected from a variety of sources including e English language standards curricula and textbooks from countries where English is taught as a foreign language such as Brazil China France Korea Japan Taiwan Turkey and Vietnam e English language proficiency standards for English learners in U S middle schools for example California Colorado Florida New York and Texas state standards and the WIDA Consortium Standards e Input from experienced English language teachers e Academic literature on language used in academic contexts From the careful analysis of the collected data three domains as mentioned on page 2 of this Handbook were identified as important for an assessment that aims to measure English language proficiency required for an English medium middle school The three major domains are social and interpersonal navigational and academic These policies and guidelines are designed to provide information about the appropriate uses of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test scores They are intended to protect test takers from unfair decisions that may result from the inappropriate use of sco
34. res Following these policies and guidelines is important The TOEFL Junior Program and its local ETS TOEFL Junior associates have a particular obligation to inform score users of the appropriate uses of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test scores and to identify and attempt to rectify instances of misuse To this end the following policies and guidelines are available to all test takers institutions and organizations that are recipients of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test scores Policies and Guidelines for the Use of TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test Scores Policies In recognition of their obligation to ensure the appropriate use of test scores the TOEFL Junior Program and its local ETS TOEFL Junior associates have developed policies designed to make score reports available only to approved recipients to protect the confidentiality of test takers scores and to follow up on cases of possible misuse of scores Confidentiality TOEFL Junior scores whether for an individual or aggregated for an institution are private and can only be released given the permission of the test taker the test taker s parent or guardian if the test taker is a minor or by compulsion of legal process We recognize test takers right to privacy with regard to information that is stored in data or research files held by ETS and local ETS TOEFL Junior associates and our responsibility to protect test takers from unauthorized disclosure of information
35. s This means you are ready to move on to the next passage by clicking Newt If you have not answered all the questions you will see red exclamation marks This means you are not ready to move on Click Go to return to the questions you have not answered Once you click Next you cannot return to previous questions Review The table below shows you what questions you have answered marked for review or still need to answer READING Passage Key y Answered P Marked for Review l Not Answered Go y Question 1 Answered Go y Question 2 Answered Go y Question 3 Answered Go y Question 4 Answered Back Next READING Passage Review Key v4 The table below shows Answered you what questions you r F have answered marked Marked for Review for review or still need to l No Mel answer Go y Question 1 Answered Question 2 Not Answered Go Question 3 Not Answered Go Go y Question 4 Answered Back Next Sample Questions Reading Comprehension Section continued Sample Set 2 News Article You will read an article from a school s online newspaper and answer questions based on what you read Question 1 Which would be the most appropriate headline for the On March 15 Dunes View Middle School article held a contest for school bands Studen
36. several times a week o Itis a rock band with a violinist o Its members all play guitar Question 7 According to the article what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future O Perform at the school picnic every year O Perform in many different places O Buy new instruments Record an album Question 8 Click on the name of the person who will play music at the picnic this year Sample Questions Reading Comprehension Section continued Part 2 Academic Reading You will read an academic text that you might be required to read in a class at school It may be about topics such as science social studies or arts The text might also be a short story Sample Set Academic text You will read an academic passage and answer the questions based on what you read Question 1 Read the following What is the main topic of the passage O Anew variety of farm crop Oo Plants that are harmful to humans Oo The special abilities of a dangerous plant Recent improvements in farming methods Question 2 Why does the author mention spaghetti Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant To analyze the content of some food that attacks other plants Except for its To describe the shape of a dodder plant flowers the plant looks like spaghetti To explain where the dodder plant came from noodles Its almost leafless thread like Oo To argue that dodder plants can be used to stems hang down atop other plants that make food
37. she teaches Web site design She has one class now on Saturday mornings but I can t take it because it s already full She s a very popular teacher But here s the good news I called her and she said that if I can find at least seven other students who are interested she would be able to add a second class starting next week on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 p m Please let me know right away if you want to do this with me It is a great opportunity to learn Jim Question 1 What does Jim probably hope is true about his classmates O They can tell him about a computer class he missed Oo They share his interest in Internet page design O They are interested in organizing a class trip O They can attend his party on Saturday Question 2 Who used to work with Jim s mother O Anews reporter O A popular singer O A business owner O A teacher at his school Question 3 The word Plus is closest in meaning to Oo Because o However O Asa result Oo In addition Question 4 What was the problem with the class Jim wanted to take Oo It was too far away from his home Oo Jt cost much more than he expected o It was not advanced enough for him Oo It had too many students in it already Sample Questions Reading Comprehension Section continued Review Screen After the last question in a reading set you will see a Review screen If you have answered all the questions you will see green check mark
38. signed to collectively provide evidence about a test taker s ability to communicate in English in each of the three domains defined above Test Structure The test has four sections Reading Listening Speaking and Writing The Reading and Listening questions are all multiple choice You provide the answers for the Speaking and Writing questions The entire test is taken on a computer The Reading and Listening sections in your test may include some questions that do not count toward your section scores or your total score Of the questions that do count each correct answer counts the same toward the score for that section About the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test continued The table below summarizes the structure of the test Section Questions Time Reading 36 41 minutes Comprehension Listening 36 36 minutes Comprehension Speaking 4 18 minutes Writing 5 39 minutes Total 81 2 hours 14 minutes Before Test Day Registering for the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test The TOEFL Junior test is available throughout the world Testing is arranged through the schools or other institutions that ask students to take the test If testing cannot be arranged through your institution you can contact your local ETS TOEFL Junior associate to find out when and where you can take the test The price to take the test varies worldwide To inquire about pricing in your area contact your local ETS TOEFL Junior
39. ssccsavcvcssssaetueeiestashessnenscuteaslusteudes een nn inner l eine de tees 31 About the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive Test This handbook is a guide for students who will take the TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test Its purpose is to help you become familiar with the format and types of questions before the day of the test In the following pages you will find an introduction to the test a short description of each question type and sample questions Test Purpose The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test is a measure of your English communication skills It assesses the academic and everyday English skills and abilities of middle school and lower high school learners in non English speaking countries It is ameasure of your ability to use English ina school setting The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test may not be appropriate for students who do not have a basic level of English language ability The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test e Provides parents students and teachers with objective information about student progress in developing English language skills over time e Serves as a measurement tool to support placement of students into programs designed to increase English language proficiency levels e Measures developing English communication skills in preparation for future studies in English e Offers useful information that can be used for instructional purposes The TOEFL Junior Comprehensive test is not e Based on any speci
40. stand why an author includes certain information e g to make a comparison or to provide evidence to support an argument from nonacademic and academic texts Usually identify events and plotlines in a fictional narrative Usually determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words from context in simply constructed texts 24 A typical student who scores between 143 and 150 can do all of the following Sometimes identify main ideas that are explicitly stated in nonacademic texts Sometimes identify basic details in nonacademic and academic texts where the language is simple and the context is clear Usually locate basic information in nonlinear texts such as schedules and menus that use every day nonacademic vocabulary Sometimes make simple inferences from straightforward nonacademic texts Sometimes determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words from context in simply constructed nonacademic texts A typical student who scores below 143 may need to develop the following skills Identifying main ideas and important details in texts written in simple clear language Making inferences based on texts written in simple clear language Locating basic information in nonlinear reading materials such as schedules menus etc Determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words from context LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A typical student who scores between 157 and 160 can do all of the following Under
41. stand main ideas whether they are clearly stated or implied in both academic and nonacademic extended spoken texts Identify important details in both academic and nonacademic extended spoken texts Make inferences based on a speaker s intonation or stress Usually understand idiomatic language used in longer more complex speech Test Scores and Score Reporting continued Understand how information is being used by a speaker e g to make a comparison or to provide evidence to support an argument in academic and nonacademic extended spoken texts A typical student who scores between 150 and 156 can do all of the following Understand main ideas that are explicitly stated in academic and nonacademic extended spoken texts where the language is simple and the context is clear Identify important details in academic and nonacademic extended spoken texts where the language is simple and the context is clear Make inferences from short spoken texts where the language is simple and the context is clear Understand some common idioms used in moderately complex speech Understand how information is being used by a speaker e g to make a comparison or to provide evidence to support an argument when the context is familiar A typical student who scores between 143 and 149 can do all of the following Understand the main idea of a brief classroom announcement if it is explicitly stated Understand important details that ar
42. t bands tried out for the opportunity to ames Hand MA School perform at the school picnic which will be a Teachers Give les _ held at the end of June The winner of the od eS Have Furnat School Picnic O School Holds Student Band Contest contest was the band called Four Square We re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic Question 2 What is probably true about school picnics in recent says Peter Zandt who plays guitar in the years band And since we hope to perform They were held in March someday at other local places like O They were not very exciting restaurants and parks this will be a great Oo They were very hard to organize first step O They included musical performances The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr Lopez and drama teacher Ms Cho The two thought of the idea while Question 3 The word formulaic is closest in meaning to discussing recent years school picnics O expensive O uncertain The picnic is one of the biggest events of o long the year but it has become a bit formulaic o dul said Ms Cho The activities are the same every year We thought that a performance by a student band would make the school picnic more interesting and fun Question 4 What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article o Pop Mr Lopez Ms Cho and three other teachers ee judged the contest which took place in the o Folk o
43. t will the boy and girl probably do next o Find another football O Study for a math test together Oo Walk to the other practice field O Look for the boys football coach 17 Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Part 3 Academic Listening Sets You will listen to a classroom talk about an academic topic Then you will answer four questions about what the speakers say Sample Question Science Class Below is the script of the recording that you will hear in order to answer the questions Narrator Man Man Girl Man Narrator Listen to part of a discussion in a science class Today we re going to talk about how plants scatter their seeds in other words how plants spread out their seeds over a large area making it possible for many new plants to grow There are many different ways that plants do this but there is one plant that is particularly unusual This plant is called the stork s bill and it has some rather strange looking seeds Take a look at this picture As you can see this seed has a pointy tip at the bottom and then it coils around like a spring You might wonder why a seed would have to be shaped like this Well the spring serves a purpose it is first used when the seed is separated from its mother plant When the seed is mature the spring helps the seed shoot away from the plant This happens really fast within a fraction of a second
44. terials 1 Beginning Demonstrates some basic language skills but needs to further develop those skills in order to communicate successfully Test Scores and Score Reporting continued Score Proficiency Descriptions READING COMPREHENSION SECTION A typical student who scores between 157 and 160 can do all of the following Understand main ideas in nonacademic and academic texts including ones that are not explicitly stated Accurately comprehend important details in nonacademic and academic texts including texts with a high level of linguistic complexity Effectively make inferences when reading including inferences needed to understand why an author includes certain information e g to make a comparison or to provide evidence to support an argument from nonacademic and academic texts Usually infer the attitude or point of view of a character in a fictional story Usually understand figurative language and determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words from context even in linguistically complex academic texts A typical student who scores between 151 and 156 can do all of the following Understand main ideas that are explicitly stated in nonacademic and academic texts Usually identify important details in nonacademic and academic texts even when the context is not always clear and the vocabulary may be unfamiliar Sometimes make inferences accurately including inferences needed to under
45. the west fields The east fields are for the girls team But the boys don t have their first practice until next week Boy Oh great I was so worried that it was too late to sign up Girl No you ve got plenty of time The coach for the boys team is Mr Harper the math teacher You should go talk to him if you want to join the team Boy Tl go do that right now Oh uh Girl Oh right You don t know where his room is Here I ve got a few minutes before practice starts Pll show you where to find him Narrator Now answer the questions 16 Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Question 1 What are the boy and girl mainly talking about Oo Where the girl can go to practice o How to find the school gymnasium o How the boy can join the football team O When the boys football team plays its games Question 2 What does the girl mean when she says I guess the ball gave it away huh Football players must bring their own balls to practice o It is obvious that she is on the football team Oo There are not enough footballs for practice O She cannot give the football to the boy Question 3 Why can t the boy find the boys football practice The boys practice was canceled today The usual location for practice was changed The boys team has not begun practicing yet The coach told him the wrong time for practice O 0 Question 4 Wha
46. ts reports A guest speaker cannot come to school today Narrator Teacher 15 Listen to a social studies teacher talking to his students I m sorry to tell you that today s scheduled speaker is not going to be able to come She has the flu and her doctor has told her to stay home and rest until she gets better I know you were all excited about her coming today and hearing her talk about her job as a news reporter But hopefully she will be able to visit with us another time Sample Questions Listening Comprehension Section continued Part 2 Short Conversations You will listen to a talk between two students or a student and a school staff member Then you will answer four questions about what the speakers say Below is a script of the recording you will hear in order to answer the questions Narrator Listen to a conversation between two students at school Boy Excuse me you re on the girls football team aren t you Girl amused How could you tell I guess the ball gave it away huh Boy It was a good clue My name is Jonathan Girl Nice to meet you Jonathan I m Ruby pause I don t think I ve seen you around before Are you a new student Boy Yes I just moved here from Germany I m still trying to find my way around In fact I m lost right now I m looking for the football practice for the boys team Girl Well they usually practice over on
47. udent who scores between 157 and 160 can do all of the following ideas in non academic and academic texts including ones that are not explicitly stated Accurately comprehend important details in non academic and academic texts including texts with a high level of linguistic complexity tactvaly make inferences when reading inclu understand certain Information comparaon orio y provide edeno Lo support an argument from non and academic tes Cay sso pot a in a fictonal story Usually understand fgurative language and determine he meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words from context even in linguistically academic txts o Atypical student who scores between 8 and 10 can do all of the following Speak fluently for a few brief stretches Sometimes use intonation effectively Produce speech that is at imes understandable to listeners but with obvious pronunciabon errors Often produce basic vocabulary and simple grammatical structures Tella limited story occasionally providing details Understand and convey limited information from an academic lecture but probably leave out many supporting details Date of Birth 2000 JAN 13 inferences needed to e g to make a Score Report Test Date 2013 MAR 11 Gender M language skils representative of middie schools Instruction A typical student at Level 5 often at 140 160 A typical student who scores between 150 and 156 can do ail of t
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