Beginning in March 2014, CaMLA will phase in an enhanced results reporting system for the ECCE (Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English) and the ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English). This system will have two important features:
1. Test takers will receive a scaled numeric score for all four sections of the exam
The additional score information will provide test takers with more precise information about their performance. For example, a test taker who receives a band score of Pass (P) in any section of either the ECCE or ECPE will now be able to see if his or her score is at the top of this band -close to an Honors (H- or if it is closer to a Low Pass (LP). Test takers and teachers can use the information to focus on areas where additional practice is needed.
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Reporting System Band Scores |
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Scaled Score Per Section |
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Honors (H) |
840 –1000 |
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Pass (P) |
750 –835 |
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Low Pass (LP) |
650 –745 |
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Borderline Fail (BF) |
610 –645 |
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Fail (F) |
0 –605 |
2. Test takers whose average score for all four sections is equal to 650 or higher will pass the exam and receive a certificate
This change will be implemented first for the ECCE. As of March 2014, in addition to the band score, the official ECCE score report will also feature a scaled numeric score for all four sections. ECCE test takers who achieve an average score of 650 or higher will be awarded a certificate. Additionally, ECCE test takers who achieve a score of 840 or higher in all four sections will be awarded a Certificate of Competency with Honors.
Starting in November 2014, the ECPE official score report will also provide a scaled numeric score for all four sections. ECPE test takers who achieve an average score of 650 or higher will be awarded a certificate. Additionally, ECPE test takers who achieve a score of 840 or higher in all four sections will be awarded a Certificate of Proficiency with Honors.
The language proficiency required to pass the ECPE and the ECCE will not change. Rather, the enhanced results reporting system will provide stakeholders with additional information about candidate performance.
Stay Informed
Already available on the page are the new ECCE writing benchmarks and an explanation of how the ECCE writing section will be scored.
www.CambridgeMichigan.org/EnhancedResults
