[NIFL-ESL:2734] Re: Testing

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In a message dated 12/8/98 7:23:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,
kbombach@worldnet.att.net writes:

>  I suggest that the real outcome of a single class might
>  better be whether or not the student is able to successfully transition to
>  the next level class.

I agree but, how do you judge this? And how do you decide when a student is
ready to 'graduate' so to speak. 

I suppose much depends on the program. We are an adult ESL program in NYC and
brand new. We have our first classes now with 20 in beginning, intermediate
and advanced in day and evening classes. Day classes go for 16 hours a week
and evening for 6 hours a week. We are thinking of using portfolio and testing
for graduation. We currently use the Toeic test but may have to change due to
price.

I'd be interested to hear from others as to how you decide when a student is
ready to graduate.

Sincerely,

Tommy McDonell
Executive Director of Learning English Adult Program, Inc of NYC
http://www.weleap4esl.com 



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