Measures and References: References: Primary Language

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Measures

Numerous measures exist to gain a full picture of a student's learning strengths and challenges. Following are examples of measures used to assess this Learner Factor. These measures should be administered and interpreted by experienced professionals.

Conceptual Scoring: (Gross et al., 2014):** A method for evaluating a child's entire language system, which is important because bi/multilingual children typically possess different skills in their various languages. It is essential to assess language skills in every language a child knows in order to achieve a full picture of their language proficiency to understand patterns within and across languages.

Woodcock-: Muñoz Language Survey - Revised Normative Update (WMLS-R NU) (Schrank et al., 2010):** A norm-referenced test of reading, writing, listening, and language comprehension skills that can be administered in both English and Spanish

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