Examinee Score Report
You will be limited to five attempts to take a certification test. The five attempts include the first attempt to pass the examination and four retakes. The five attempts include any of
the test approval methods (PACT, EPP, out of state, charter, and CBE). All attempts taken before September 1, 2015 count as one attempt. If you choose to register again for the
same test after completion of the fifth testing attempt, your scores will not be counted towards certification and you will assume responsibility for test fees paid.
For an explanation of how to read your score report, see Understanding Your Scores at http://www.texes-ets.org/media_libraries/pdf/understanding_your_tecp_scores.pdf.
Print a copy of this score report for your records.
Test: 190 BTLPT - SPANISH Appointment #: 0001000003259488
Test Date: 01/27/2017
VALERIE ESPINO
Total Scaled Score: 252 6310 AHNEE DR
Status*: Passed ROWLETT, TX 75089
Scaled Score Range: 100 - 300
Passing Score: 240 TEA ID: 2049077
Performance by Domain Points Possible Points Earned
I. Listening Comprehension 32 26
II. Reading Comprehension 40 28
III. Oral Expression 45 36
Simulated Conversation 9 6
Responses that receive a score of 6, as yours did, typically demonstrate some degree of competence when replying to
the Letter, Memo or E-mail prompt, but they contain obvious flaws. A score of 6 indicates that your response
addresses and completes the task, but the response reveals one or more weaknesses in the following areas on
which the scoring rubric is based.
Task Completion--The degree to which the response addresses and completes the task
The response addresses and completes the task.
Topic Development--The ability to construct a response that relates to the topic and contains supporting evidence
The response only moderately relates to the topic.
Some supporting details and examples are vague or not well defined.
Writing Skills--The overall quality of the response, which includes organization, register, and the proper use of
structures, vocabulary, and grammar
The response may not be adequately organized.
The response may demonstrate a lack of control of a variety of structures.
The response may demonstrate a limited vocabulary; there is frequent code switching.
The response may contain frequent errors in grammar and/or conventions of the written language.
The response may use an inappropriate register.
You are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the pertinent sections of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency
Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190) preparation manual to better understand all aspects of this test&rsquos constructed-
response questions.
Question & Answer (1st of 2) 9 6
Responses that receive a score of 6, as yours did, typically demonstrate some degree of competence in the Lesson
Plan prompt, but they may contain obvious flaws. A score of 6 indicates that your response addresses and completes
the required categories, but it reveals one or more weaknesses in the following areas on which the scoring rubric is
based.
Task Completion--The degree to which the response addresses and completes the required categories
The response addresses the required categories (school grade, vocabulary, materials, procedure, and
assessment).
Content Development--The ability to construct a response that relates to the topic and contains supporting evidence
Some content information is accurate.
Some teaching techniques, materials, and activities are appropriate for the grade level and objective given. The
assessment instrument elicits a moderate amount of information related to the objective given.
Writing Skills--The overall quality of the response, which includes organization, register, and the proper use of
structures, vocabulary, and grammar
The response may not be adequately organized.
The response may demonstrate a lack of control of a variety of structures.
The response may demonstrate a limited vocabulary with frequent errors such as making up words or code
switching.
The response may contain frequent errors in grammar and/or conventions of the written language.
The response may show an inappropriate register.
You are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the pertinent sections of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency
Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190) preparation manual to better understand all aspects of this test&rsquos constructed-
response questions.
Question & Answer (2nd of 2) 9 7.5
Oral Presentation 9 9
Responses that receive a score of 9, as yours did, typically demonstrate a high degree of competence in response to
the Simulated Conversation prompt, but they may contain very few flaws. A score of 9 indicates that your responses
fully address and fully complete the task and generally correspond to the following areas in the rubric.
Task Completion--The degree to which the response addresses and completes the task
The response fully addresses and fully completes the task.
The response fully replies to all parts of the conversation.
Topic Development--The ability to construct a response that relates to the topic and includes the elements in the
thread of the conversation
The responses directly relate to the topic and include a well-developed treatment of all or almost all elements in
the thread of the conversation.
Language Use--The overall quality of the response, which includes organization, register, fluency, pronunciation,
vocabulary, and control of structures
The conversation demonstrates a high control of a variety of structures; there are very few grammatical errors
with no evident patterns.
The conversation demonstrates a varied vocabulary used with precision.
The conversation demonstrates a high level of fluency.
The conversation demonstrates very good pronunciation.
The conversation responses are well organized and generally coherent.
The conversation contains an appropriate register.
You are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the pertinent sections of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency
Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190) preparation manual to better understand all aspects of this test&rsquos constructed-
response questions.
Support a Situation or Opinion 9 7.5
Responses that receive a score of 7.5, as yours did, typically demonstrate a relatively high degree of competence in
response to the Question & Answer prompt (the first of two), but they contain very few flaws. A score of 7.5 indicates
that your response appropriately addresses and completes the task, and it reveals one or more weaknesses in the
following areas on which the scoring rubric is based.
Task Completion--The degree to which the response addresses and completes the task
The response appropriately addresses and completes the task.
Topic Development--The ability to construct a response that relates to the topic and contains supporting evidence
The response relates to the topic.
Most supporting details and examples are well defined.
All content information is accurate.
Language Use--The overall quality of the response, which includes organization, register, fluency, pronunciation,
vocabulary, and control of structures
The response may demonstrate a moderate degree of control of a variety of structures; some grammatical errors
occur.
The response may demonstrate an appropriate vocabulary with occasional errors such as making up words or
code switching.
The response may demonstrate a moderate level of fluency with occasional hesitance; there is some successful
self-correction.
The response may demonstrate good pronunciation.
The response may be organized and has some coherence.
The response may usually use an appropriate register
You are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the pertinent sections of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency
Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190) preparation manual to better understand all aspects of this test&rsquos constructed-
response questions.
IV. Written Expression 36 28
Response to Letter, Memo or E-mail 12 10
Lesson Plan 12 8
Opinion or Position Essay 12 10
Note: Please allow 7 to 10 business days after the score reporting date for your test scores to be posted in your Educator Profile on the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
website at http://www.tea.state.tx.us before contacting TEA credentialing staff or submitting your online application for certification. Application for certification does not proceed
automatically based upon receipt of your scores by TEA. To apply for certification you must go to the TEA website and follow the application for certification instructions.
*Passed/Not Passed status is based on the total scaled score for each test. See the Preparation Manual and the Registration Bulletin, at http://www.texes.ets.org, for a
description of the characteristics of each score report.
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