1. What is Ordinate technology?
The patented Ordinate® testing system is based on years of research in speech recognition, statistical modeling, linguistics, and testing theory. The technology uses a speech recognition system that is specifically designed to analyze speech components from native and non-native speakers of English. In addition to recognizing words, the system also locates and evaluates relevant segments, syllables, and phrases in speech. The Ordinate system then uses statistical modeling techniques to assess the spoken performance.
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2. What spoken languages does Versant support?
Versant tests are available for English and Spanish. We are currently working on tests for French and Japanese and are always looking for partners interested in helping us produce tests for other languages.
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3. Do you have correlation information between a Versant test and competing tests?
Correlation data with major tests are available upon request. Please contact your local measurement consultant.
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4. What age groups are appropriate for each test?
Business and College Editions:
Versant for English , Versant Abbreviated , Versant for Spanish = 15 and up
School Edition:
Versant for English – Elementary Level = 8-11
Versant for English – Middle School Level = 12-14
Versant for English – High School Level = 15 -18
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5. How do I check my test score?
Each test paper has a unique Test Identification Number (TIN) in the upper right corner. After locating this number, go to www.VersantTest.com, click on ‘”Get Test Scores” and type in your number. You will then receive your score report.
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6. I lost my TIN. Can you give me my test score?
No. Please contact the institution that gave you the test. If it was a demo test, you will need to request another one and retake it to get your test score.
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7. What if I do not want my students/employees to see their scores?
In ScoreKeeper, scores can be locked so they can only be viewed by the test administrator.
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8. When is the test considered “used”?
After the spoken directions for Part A are completed.
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9. Do you have practice tests?
If you or your test-takers would like to prepare for taking a Versant test, you can listen to a sample call on our website.
You can also request a sample test from our website. The sample test does not include all sections and questions that appear on full Versant for English tests, but it will allow you to get a sense of how the test works over the telephone.
If you want to take a full Versant test on your own, you can purchase a test directly from our website.
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