Is a locator test administered before the actual BEST Literacy test?
The BEST Literacy test does not require a locator test although some adults entering an English language program may have limited knowledge of written English and will struggle with or be unable to complete a literacy assessment such as BEST Literacy. A literacy screening tool may be used to identify these individuals. A sample literacy screening tool is provided below… If using the locator form below, students should be asked to fill in the information indicated on the form. If the student is unable to complete the form indicating a lack of basic literacy (reading and writing) skills, an oral English proficiency assessment, such as BEST Plus, may be a more appropriate assessment and the BEST Literacy Test is not administered.
