Differentiated instruction for children who are English Language Learners (ELLs) is
a. Unnecessary
b. Very important
c. Somewhat helpful
d. Only needed for new immigrants
Question 2...Which of the following does NOT describe a feature of effective assessment?
a. tied directly to and faithfully reflective of your instructional goals
b. based on observations of students as they engage in authentic learning tasks
c. accommodates the diversity of students' cultural, linguistic, and special needs
d. based solely upon curriculum standards established for native English speakers
Question 3...When support is offered to second language learners in inclusive classrooms
a. Social interactions are more successful
b. Verbal interchanges increase
c. Greater amounts of sensory input are processed
d. Both a. and b.
Question 4...Which of the following would NOT be part of a multidimensional approach to assessment?
a. norming procedures for standardized tests required by the school district
b. a teacher's observation notes of students performance during classroom work
c. work samples that students collect over time and keep in a portfolio
d. criterion-referenced tests that teachers give after a thematic unit
Question 5...Which of the following is true of the relationship of oral language and learning to read?
a. Phonological awareness contributes to child's ability to learn to read
b. Story understanding draws upon oral language skills
c. Reading comprehension results from ability to derive meaning from oral language
d. All of the above
e. Only b. and c.
Question 6...Which of the following descriptions does NOT apply to literacy scaffolds
a. used with meaningful, whole texts such as stories, poems, reports, and recipes
b. utilize language and discourse patterns that repeat and are therefore predictable
c. provide a model for understanding and producing particular written language patterns
d. prepare students to demonstrate achievement on standardized reading tests
Question 7...Is there a relationship between cognition and language?
a. No, cognition and language develop independently
b. Yes, cognition is dependent upon language development
c. There is a kinship that is not completely understood
d. None of the above
Question 8...A transition plan is a component of a child's
a. Individualized Education Program (IEP)
b. Differentiated instruction
c. Discipline plan
d. Reward plan
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