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English BenchmarkYoung LearnersA new generation of assessmentfor a new generation of learners

Contents2Introducing English Benchmark Young Learners3How can English Benchmark be used?4Measuring real skills5Detailed scores for making informed decisions7Big English & English Benchmark8Global Scale of English10How can a computer measure English ability?11

IntroducingEnglish BenchmarkYoung LearnersThere are too many tests in the world, putting extra pressure onlearners and creating added administrative work for teachers.Research shows that learners thrive inenvironments that are comfortable andfamiliar to them.English Benchmark is the test thatdoesn’t feel like a test. It measuresspeaking, listening, reading, and writing,through fun and interactive tablet‑basedactivities that are intuitive for your nextgeneration learners.Scored on the Global Scale of English(GSE), it shows your students’ strengthsand weaknesses, and compares themwith other learners across a cohort.Our students love takingEnglish Benchmark andour teachers always feelstress-free and relaxedwhile running the test.Even our youngeststudents are able tostay focused throughoutthe entire test—theyare totally drawn intoa virtual world!EVONNE CHAN,Director of Studies at Malayan English Academy3

How can EnglishBenchmark be used?About the test Measures Speaking, Listening,Reading, and Writing skills* For ages 6–14 Tablet-based 6 levels: A1–B1 5 tests available per level Uses International EnglishAs a diagnostic and formative toolEnglish Benchmark can be administered atthe beginning of the school year to obtaina baseline measure of the student’s Englishproficiency, identify learning needs and helpinform instruction. Scored on CEFR and GSE Results available within minutes Feedback available as can-dostatements for learners and nextsteps for teachers Parent reports and studentcertificates available* Writing scores are not currently available for Level 1As a progress monitorThe test enables teachers to monitorstudents’ progress throughout the year andprovides key data to inform instruction.53%As a readiness indicator forhigh stakes examsBecause the test is aligned tointernationally‑recognised scales (CEFR andGSE), it can be a reliable predictor of studentsuccess on formal examinations like PearsonTest of English (PTE) Young Learners andCambridge English Young Learners.4

Measuring real skillsEngaging graphics and animations help students feel like they areplaying a game instead of taking an English test. Using principlesfrom game design, students are motivated to complete each task andget to the end of the test, all while being tested on content that isfamiliar to them.SpeakingReadingTo demonstrate speaking skills, studentsmay be asked to repeat a sentence, answera question, or watch a short clip andexplain what they saw.Students are asked to read texts ofincreasing length and difficulty to assesstheir reading ability.ListeningWritingListening skills are assessed throughoutthe test, as students are asked to listento prompts and respond by touching theword they hear, speaking about a situation,or answering a question they hear.To measure writing skills, students in Levels2 are asked to complete a series of taskssuch as writing a story about a picture theysee on screen or choosing a correct word tocomplete a sentence.5

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Detailed scores formaking informeddecisionsPearson’s sophisticated automated scoring is trusted by governments,ministries of education and corporations around the world. Benefitfrom detailed reporting and recommendations for what to teach nextto help your students improve.Accurate insightsSimplify your teachingScores are reported on the Global Scale ofEnglish and Common European Frameworkof Reference (CEFR), and score reports alsoinclude Learning Objectives.English Benchmark simplifies lessonplanning by providing recommendationsfor what to teach.You can see detailed information on eachstudent’s performance for each skill in asingle testing session or over time, as wellas skills descriptions and trends acrossthe whole cohort.Once your students have taken thetest, you will see results showing theirperformance for each skill.You can also view recommendations forwhat to teach next, based on their scores.Links to Pearson courses mean thatyou can see specific lessons to teachfrom your course, or you can view theGSE recommendations to build yourown lesson plan.7

Big English &English BenchmarkEnglish Benchmark and Pearson coursebooks make the perfectpartners for your language and learning assessment.The difference between EnglishBenchmark and coursebook testsAs your students learn with coursebookslike Big English, Now I Know!, Poptropica,GoGetter, and Wider World, you canuse English Benchmark to measuretheir progress.The tests that you see in our coursebookshave been specifically designed to checkthat students have understood the coursecontent. In contrast, English Benchmarkis not connected to a specific course,measuring commonly accepted Englishlanguage proficiency at a given level.After students have taken their test, you willsee recommendations of which lessons toteach next in order to focus on the areasthat need improvement.RELIABLEThoroughly researchedand challengingdelivered withincontentthe Assessmentfor Learning principimproves studentless’ chances forexam success.AMERICAN EDIelette FlavPEARSON PRACTICand AnnE ENGLISHAPPa BeddallPEARSOFionN ENGLISH PORTAL› BBC videos› Class audiosFOR TEACHERSTEACHER’S BOOK› STUDENT’S BOOKandoverprinted answers WORKBOOK with› Detailed lessonnotesPEARSON ENGLISHPORTAL› Front-of-classpresentationtool› Teacher’s printable resources› Complete assessment package› BBC videos› Class audiosCOURSE LEVELWider World 0CEFRGSE10-25A1/A222-34A2/A2 32-42Wider World 3A2 /B140-50Wider World 4B1/B1 45-55PTE GENERALCAMBRIDGELevel A1Level 1Level 2A2 Key forSchoolsB1 Preliminaryfor SchoolsSTU DENT’S BOOKFind more information atAmerican Starter48944 SB COV.inddiderworldZervas, Brightenglish.com/wCVR Wider WorldSTARTERResources A1/A1Wider World 1Wider World 2AMERICAN EDITIONwith DigitalTIONWider World American Edition pairsEnglish-languathe successfulge learning concepwith content thatts of Wider Worldhas been carefulladapted to meety researchedandthe specific needsstudents lookingof teachers andfor an American English course.St BookStudenSTUDENT’S BOOKwith integratedWORKBOOKSTUDE NT’S BOOKAND WORK BOOKINTERACTIVENumerous opportunities for interactcontent acrossion with real-lifeprint and digitalformats allowdevelop theirstudents tolanguage skillsat a deeper cognitive level., Catherine BrightAMERICAN EDITIONAUTHENTICReal-life dialogues with The Newmaand fascinatingns family dramacultural insightswith BBC Culturevideos provideinspiring content andto use Englishas it is really spoken motivate students.COM PON ENTFOR STUDENTSSandy ZervasStarterI KnWider World Amerito a fascinating can Edition is the portalworld of English languageknowledge andskills for the 21stlearner. The combcenturyination of autheand engagingnticvideos from theBBC withPearson’s ELTexpertise givesteenagelearners everything they needto achievetheir goals inthe wider world.1Wider WorldNo wow!Experience EnglishExperience theAND WORKBOOKwith DigitalResourcesS119/07/19 08:498

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Global Scale of EnglishEnglish Benchmark is based on the Global Scale of English,helping you see and track students’ progress more easily.The Global Scale of English (GSE) is thefirst truly global English language standard,allowing teachers to more accurately andeasily measure learner progress.Based on research involving over 6000teachers from more than 50 countries,the GSE extends the Common EuropeanFramework of Reference (CEFR).Using a scale from 10 to 90, it pinpointsexactly what needs to be mastered for thefour skills of speaking, listening, reading, andwriting, at any point on the scale.English Benchmark is available for all levels to the end of B1 Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6Products5 testsavailable5 testsavailable5 testsavailable5 testsavailable5 testsavailable5 testsavailableTestduration16 mins22 mins30 mins30 mins36 mins36 EFR A1–A1 A1–A2A1–A2 A1–B1A2–B1 A2 –B1 Test levels are based on ability rather than age or grade so they are suitable for all ages. Information about how tochoose a suitable level for each student is provided in a comprehensive user guide. At least 120 hours of learningare required between each test to show progress.10

How can acomputer measureEnglish ability?Using a computer or a tablet to measure speaking, listening, readingand writing skills may sound too good to be true.Our automated technology is based on inputting data from thousands of students andteachers to develop algorithms that predict how a human would mark any given test.Our artificial intelligence (AI) systems can analyse speech and writing, meaning teachersdon’t have to spend valuable time marking tests.How does it work?1We work withteachers andeducators (you!)to understandwhich skills aremost importantfor your learners.2A team of testwriters developsitems based on thisfeedback, and thecan‑do statementson the GlobalScale of English.3We test the testby getting real‑lifesample responsesfrom studentsaround the world,for a team ofexaminers to mark.4We refine themachine scoringengines so theycan accuratelypredict howteachers wouldscore the test.English Benchmark uses the same robust technology as tests trusted by governments,universities and corporations around the world for visa applications and recruitment– it’s powerful stuff!11

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Cambridge English Young Learners. About the test Measures Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing skills* For ages 6–14 Tablet‑based 6 levels: A1–B1 5 tests available per level Uses International English Scored on CEFR and GSE Results available within minutes Feedback available as can‑do statements for learners and next steps for teachers .

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