Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

Technology Guides

Preparing for the Assessment

Testing coordinators and teachers must review the following resources to help students understand what is expected on the test no less than two weeks prior to the assessment start date.

1. Video Tutorials
2. Writing Examples
3. Rules for Taking an Avant Test
4. Test Security and Integrity
5. Accommodations
6. Sample Tests

Taking the Assessment

Avant’s online language proficiency tests must be taken in a proctored environment with a proctor who is authorized by the organization sponsoring the test. 

Review the following resources to learn how to proctor the assessment and monitor progress and scoring.

STAMP Guides

1. Test Taker Profile Guide
2. Proctoring Guide (STAMP, STAMP for ASL)
3. Proctoring Guide (STAMP WS)
4. Reporting Guide (STAMP, STAMP for ASL)
5. Reporting Guide (STAMP WS)

STAMP Test Taker Guides

1. STAMP 4S Test Taker Guide
2. STAMP WS Test Taker Guide
3. STAMP for ASL Test Taker Guide

Assessment Results

The following resources are provided to help testing coordinators and teachers understand the test results and identify ways to improve testing outcomes. 

1. Benchmarks & Rubric Guide
2. Scaled Scores Guide
3. Power Up Guide
4. STAMP 4S Test Taker/Parent Guide
5. STAMP WS Test Taker/Parent Guide
6. STAMP for ASL Test Taker/Parent Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the following resources to learn more about the assessment.

1. General STAMP Frequently Asked Questions
2. STAMP 4S Frequently Asked Questions
3. STAMP WS Frequently Asked Questions
4. STAMP for ASL Frequently Asked Questions