National Spanish Exam
In my classes, I will offer the National Spanish Examination (NSE) before Spring Break. The National Spanish Examination is a motivational contest to recognize student achievement and proficiency in the study of Spanish. In addition to the contest, this exam is an online, standardized assessment tool for Grades 6-12 that measures content standards (vocabulary and grammar) and performance standards (reading and listening comprehension).
At the National level, students are able to receive medal placement (gold, silver, bronze, honorable mention) based on their scores and are eligible to apply for several types of scholarships (Global Citizen Scholarship, Junior Study Abroad Program, Senior Scholarship).
Teachers receive individual reports for each student disaggregating data in various ways so that teachers can identify strengths and weaknesses of individual students for specific standards, measurement categories, and learner outcomes; show growth from one year to the next; and/or report other variables as needed!
Exam Format & Length
For a comparison between the National Spanish Exam (national contest) and the National Spanish Assessments (NSA is a non-contest) click here.
The format and length of the National Spanish Exam for all levels (01-6) is as follows:
Achievement exam (vocabulary and grammar) is 40 minutes.
Proficiency exam (reading and listening) is 40 minutes.
Click here for a more detailed chart of the Format and Length of the National Spanish Examinations.
What does the NSE measure?
The National Spanish Examinations are standards-based assessments which evaluate both content standards (what a student knows) and performance standards (what a student is able to do) over various levels of secondary instruction (grades 6-12).
The Achievement Section of the test assesses Content Standards through specifications for vocabulary and specifications for grammar.
The Proficiency section of the test assesses Performance Standards as defined by the National Spanish Examination Proficiency Levels. This section assesses Interpretive Communication: both Reading Comprehension and Listening Comprehension.
The cost of the exam is $5.
To sign up for the National Spanish Exam, please fill out the application form.