Language Proficiency Checklist (pdf)

SPELLING: 2 nd grade or aboveLearned spelling words are not used correctly inspontaneous writingMay use incorrect order of letters in wordsELL StudentLearned spelling words are not used spontaneouswriting. Spells with Spanish phonetic system.May use incorrect order of letters in wordsHas difficulty copying from board or other sourceMay reverse letters and words (mirror image)WRITING: 2 nd grade or aboveCannot stay on lineHas difficulty copying from board or other sourceUses poor written expression for ageIs slow in completing written workFrequently writing is laboriousFrequently does not integrate learned grammar skillsinto spontaneous writing activitiesUses Spanish phonetic system in English writtenexpressionIs slow in completing written work in EnglishFrequently writing is laborious and slow in EnglishFrequently does not integrate learned grammar skillsinto skills into spontaneous writing activitiesMATHEMATICS:Has difficulty associating number with symbolCannot remember math factsConfuses columns, spacing and math process signsHas difficulty with story problemsFails to comprehend math conceptsLimited English vocabulary causes difficulty withstory problemsLimited English vocabulary causes difficulty with newor abstract math conceptsMOTOR:Displays poor coordination for ageMay have problems of balanceMay confuse right and left, even after age 7May have poor muscle strength for ageLacks rhythm in movements, loses sequenceSource: Bilingual Handbook, Chula Vista Elementary School District