
One of the goals of the AAPPL is to provide as much useful information to test takers, instructors, parents, and other stakeholders as possible. The AAPPL assesses language performance and proficiency via all three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive (Receptive), and Presentational) as described in the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Proficiency ranges and performance ratings are provided for each of the following components:
- Interpretive Listening (IL)
- Interpretive Reading (IR)
- Interpersonal Listening & Speaking (ILS)
- Presentational Writing (PW)
- Interpersonal Interaction (II) - ASL only
- Receptive Comprehension (RC) - ASL only
AAPPL Scores range from N-1 (low range of Novice) through A-1 (the beginning of the Advanced range), depending on which form of the AAPPL a learner takes. The table shows how the AAPPL Proficiency and Performance Scores align with the ACTFL Proficiency Scale.