This study examined the extent English learners (ELs) in grades 1-12 with and without disabilities activated universal tools during an online English language proficiency assessment. Findings show that ELs activated the Line Guide, Highlighter and Magnifier more frequently than others. A significantly higher percentage of ELs with disabilities activated the tools than ELs without disabilities, but effect sizes were small.
Authors: Kim, A. A. (WIDA), Yumsek, M., Kemp, J. A. (WIDA), Chapman, M. (WIDA), Cook, H. G. (WIDA)
Released January 2023