Forms 4 and 5 Estimated Testing Times

Form 4 and 5 contain operational items and Reading domain field test items. The estimated minutes in Table 1 through Table 7 are provided as a basis for planning.

For each domain of the test, allow an additional five to ten minutes to log on to the test examiner device, the student testing device, and to read directions. Actual testing times may be shorter if the student exits the test at a stopping marker. Actual testing times may be longer than estimated testing times since the Summative ELPAC is an untimed test.

Individual administration is defined as a one-on-one administration between a single student and a test examiner. Group administration is defined as a group of students, up to 20, being administered the assessment by one test examiner.

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Table 1. Estimated Testing Time for Kindergarten

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Individual administration) 15–20
Speaking (Individual administration) 15–20
Reading (Individual administration) 15–20
Writing (Individual administration) 10–15
Total estimated test administration time 55–75

Table 2. Estimated Testing Time for Grade One

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Individual administration) 20–25
Speaking (Individual administration) 20–25
Reading (Individual administration) 20–40
Writing (Individual administration) 15–20
Total estimated test administration time 75–110

Table 3. Estimated Testing Time for Grade Two

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Individual administration) 20–25
Speaking (Individual administration) 20–25
Reading (Individual administration) 20–40
Writing (Group administration) 15–20
Total estimated test administration time 75–110

Table 4. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Three Through Five

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Group administration) 20–30
Speaking (Individual administration) 20–30
Reading (Group administration) 40–70
Writing (Group administration) 30–55
Total estimated test administration time 110–185

Table 5. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Six Through Eight

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Group administration) 20–30
Speaking (Individual administration) 20–30
Reading (Group administration) 45–85
Writing (Group administration) 30–55
Total estimated test administration time 115–200

Table 6. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Nine Through Ten

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Group administration) 25–35
Speaking (Individual administration) 20–30
Reading (Group administration) 45–85
Writing (Group administration) 30–55
Total estimated test administration time 120–205

Table 7. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Eleven Through Twelve

Forms 4 & 5 Domain Minutes
Listening (Group administration) 25–35
Speaking (Individual administration) 20–30
Reading (Group administration) 45–85
Writing (Group administration) 30–55
Total estimated test administration time 120–205