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MacGregor-Mendoza, Patricia; Moreno, Gabriela – Dimension, 2020
The rise in Spanish heritage language and Spanish native speaker (SHL/SNS) learners in language programs traditionally designed for second language (L2) learners has prompted an interest in the development of a more inclusive placement exam for diverse learners. Some practitioners opt for an instrument that compiles a comprehensive profile of the…
Descriptors: Spanish Speaking, Native Language, Native Speakers, Student Placement
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Wilson, Damian Vergara – Heritage Language Journal, 2012
This paper illustrates a method of item analysis used to identify discriminating multiple-choice items in placement data. The data come from two rounds of pilots given to both SHL students and Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) students. In the first round, 104 items were administered to 507 students. After discarding poor items, the second round…
Descriptors: Heritage Education, Graphs, Item Analysis, Correlation