This document explains the levels of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) using examples to describe each level. Level 1 signers have limited vocabulary, frequent errors, and production that is often incomprehensible. Level 2 signers have basic vocabulary and sentence structure but lack fluency and make grammar mistakes. Level 3 signers have fairly fluent production with some errors but can communicate simple language clearly. Higher levels have broader vocabulary, near perfect production, and can effectively communicate complex ideas.

1. Assessment Practice
Working with EIPA
Margaret Murphy
ASL 315

2. Explanation of Levels
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3. • Limited sign vocab
• Frequent production errors
• Production often incomprehensible
• Nonexistent grammar structure
• Communicate simple ideas
• Lacks prosody/use of space
Level One

4. • Basic sign vocab
• Lack of fluency
• Hesitation in signing
• Frequent grammar errors
• Basic sentence are intact
Level Two – Advanced Beginner

5. • Basic sign vocab, lack
technical/complex vocab
• Fairly fluent, some prosody
• Sign production=some errors, but
does not skew message
• Grammar- OK for simple language
Level Three- Intermediate

6. • Broad use of vocab
• Sign production= generally correct
• Strategies for dealing with unknown
vocab
• Prosody is good, NMM are good
• Fluency *may* deteriorate if
material is complex.
Level Four – Advance Intermediate

7. • Broad and fluent use of vocabulary
• broad range of strategies for
communicating new words and
concepts.
• Sign production errors minimal;
never interfere with comprehension
• Prosody is correct
• Complex grammar not a problem
Level Five - Advanced