curriculum-based language assessment
An assessment approach that evaluates language skills within academic content and classroom contexts.
Full Definition
Curriculum-based language assessment involves analyzing a student's language abilities in relation to specific academic demands and classroom expectations. This approach examines how language skills impact learning across subject areas, considering vocabulary, comprehension, and expression requirements of different academic contexts. Unlike standardized tests, this assessment method provides ecologically valid information about a student's functional language use in educational settings, making it particularly valuable for intervention planning in school-based practice.
Usage
Usage note: Emphasizes functional language use in academic contexts rather than isolated skill testing.
In Context
- "Curriculum-based language assessment revealed difficulties with academic vocabulary across science and social studies." — Educational evaluation
- "The team used curriculum-based language assessment to identify specific language barriers affecting math comprehension." — Multidisciplinary team report