The Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA) was designed to measure the unique language development and proficiency of English Language Learners in listening, speaking, reading and writing. For key features, screenshots (including score reports), and professional development options, download an informational document (4.5 MB) by clicking here. (You will need a pdf reader to view this file. For a free pdf reader you can go to Adobe Reader here.)
Video Demonstrations*
These four videos illustrate the basic functionality of AWSchoolTest using CELLA Online. There are many additional functions available to users that are not shown in the videos, such as: finalizing or canceling a test that has been assigned to a student but not completed, district administrator and school administrator functions, viewing classroom/grade/school-wide group reports, transferring students between teachers or between schools, and much more. *The videos on this page are compressed to reduce file size. In actual use of AWSchoolTest, images and applicable audio are crisp and clear.
1) Video of Teacher Logging on to the System
In this video, you view a teacher accessing the AWSchoolTest system. You will see how easy it is to login and view your class information.
This video can also be viewed at YouTube.com, including in the H.264 video format if you sign up for it, here.
2) Video of Teacher Assigning a Test to a Student
In this video, Mrs. Lopez, a teacher, assigns one of the CELLA Tests to her students. Everything she needs is at her fingertips. No test booklets to track, labels to stick, or trying to remember who took what test when. The AWSchoolTest system does all of that for her. Watch the 21st century way to "hand out" tests.
This video can also be viewed at YouTube.com, including in the H.264 video format if you sign up for it, here.
3) Video of Student Taking a Test
In this video, a student is taking CELLA Online. Akisha is a first grade student. She is taking Listening and Speaking Level A. (CELLA includes assessments at four levels covering grades K-12, including the following modalities: Listening/Speaking, Reading and Writing. This sample test-taking video shows just one level, addressing only Listening/Speaking.) Watch her sign in, start her test, and take several items on the test. Observe the user friendly interface, the innovative questions created especially to measure the unique needs of ELL students, and the high quality test design.
This video can also be viewed at YouTube.com, including in the H.264 video format if you sign up for it, here.
4) Video of Teacher Scoring a Test and Reviewing a Report
In this video, a teacher uses the AWSchoolTest system to enter scores for the open response items in CELLA Online and then has instant access to student reports. Watch how easy it is for the teacher, Mrs. Lopez, to access the teacher scored items web page, enter the scores online, and submit her scores. Without leaving the scoring form, she can even view test questions or scoring guidelines. The system does all the work. It combines the teacher scored items with the student entries to instantly provide a comprehensive student report. No waiting, no turn around time. Mrs. Lopez can use the easy-to-read, instructionally relevant results on the same day she administers the test.
*This video can also be viewed at YouTube.com, including in the H.264 video format if you sign up for it, here.
