Note: The National Portuguese Examination (NPE) will not be offered in 2010. The NPE is being redesigned and will be available in 2011. For more information about the NPE or if you are interested in assisting with the NPE, please contact the AATSP Office at aatspoffice@aatsp.org
The National Portuguese Examination (NPE) is intended as a motivational, extra-curricular activity and contest for students of members of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese and its chapters. The NPE is not designed for any other purpose and should not be used for assessment, placement, or proficiency testing.
The NPE is a communicative proficiency-based tool that engages the students in reading, speaking, and writing. It is intended for High School students of Portuguese.
The exam testing window is: MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 26
Sponsors
Test sponsors must be members in good standing of the national AATSP (chapter membership is automatic upon joining the National organization). Student and Emeritus members are not eligible to sponsor the NPE.
Sponsors assume the following responsibilities:
A. Provide appropriate examination proctors.
B. Assist in monitoring exams of other members’ students, if requested to do so by the Chapter NPE Coordinator.
C. Provide copies of official class lists of students taking the test and collect student fees, which are to be submitted to the NPE Director by the deadline established annually. Chapters may wish to appoint a local coordinator who will work directly with the NPE director.
D. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to certify the eligibility of students. Students who are native speakers of Portuguese are allowed to participate IF they identify themselves. Students who are native speakers of Spanish should also identify themselves.
Setting the Date
CHAPTER COORDINATORS (where appointed by chapters) will set the date for the exams in their chapter and notify the National NPE office of this date to permit sufficient time for test scheduling.
LOCAL CHAPTERS (within a city) must have the exam on the same day.
TEACHERS who wish to participate in the NPE may do so through a chapter coordinator or by contacting the National NPE office directly.
Equipment Needed
In 2011 it is anticipated that students will need access to computer lab
Proctors
Administrators or counselors are the preferred choice. Language teachers are acceptable PROVIDED THEY DO NOT PROCTOR ANY OF THEIR OWN STUDENTS. Proctors will need to prompt and time students during the oral production part of the test.
Testing Time
The NPE will take a maximum of 60 minutes to administer: 10 minutes for directions and completion of individual information; 10 minutes for each of the four parts and 10 minutes for general review.
National Prizes
The NPE office will mail awards to the teachers of all students who qualify on the national level for first, second or third place in each category.
Chapter Prizes
Local chapters may choose to add additional prizes to the participants.
Dates to Remember
January 29: All orders for the NPE materials should be received by the NPE office
March 1-26: Test window for NPE contest
MAY 3: Verification of national winners will be sent.
How to Order Tests
Each teacher wishing to participate must
1. Complete and submit the Test Order Form
2. Provide a copy of an official list of participating students
3. Collect the testing fee from students ($5.00/test).
4. Submit the request along with a check for the entire amount to the designated address.
The National NPE office will send test access instructions to the respective chapter coordinator or to the school as indicated in the form.
For more information about the NPE or if you are interested in assisting with the NPE, please contact the AATSP Office at aatspoffice@aatsp.org
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