The AAPPL test is taken by high school students to show their learning in a foreign language. Several students are taking the test in the next few weeks to earn their Spanish Seal of Biliteracy .
Senior Audrey Shore states, “The AAPPL test is an online assessment of language learning. It assesses a student’s writing, reading, listening, and speaking abilities in the language they are testing on. By receiving a score of intermediate-high or above, students can achieve the Seal of Biliteracy, which can be used on college applications to show the learning of a foreign language.”
Audrey has been studying for this test by reading several books suggested by Sra. Ehrhardt. “I am reading the Magic Tree House series in Spanish in hopes of improving my reading comprehension skills.” She’s also been working on her writing and speaking skills with prompts given to her.
Sra. Ehrhardt has given the students planning to take this test many different ways of studying. When the test rolls around, the students will be ready to take it. This will further help them in the future if they plan on going to college.
Senior Aliyah Ellison is planning to take the AAPPL test because “If you score high enough in the four of these sections, you can achieve the Seal of Biliteracy, and this is something you can put on resumes that might help you get your dream job.”
Audrey said, “Taking this test will get me foreign language college credit and hopefully put me on the path to becoming fluent in Spanish. I plan to monitor Spanish when I attend college, and this test will help me earn credit toward my education.”
Scoring well on this test will have long-term advantages. This test will enhance resumes and help in getting dream jobs. Junior Reece Spainhour, who is preparing to take it next year, states its value in college and how it “shows their understanding of a foreign language.”
The upcoming test they are taking is used by students as practice. The second one, which will be in the spring, is the final opportunity for students to show their skills and earn the honor of a biliteracy seal.
Sophie Billedo, Staff Writer
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The Sage Informer 
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