What is the most effective approach for fostering literacy in students still acquiring English?
a. teach English literacy first, then literacy in their native language
b. teach English literacy only
c. teach literacy in the native language first and then literacy in English
d. teach literacy in both languages simultaneously from beginning reading and writing onward
Ques. 2Older readers on a beginning reading level would probably respond most favorably to
a. the language experience approach.
b. children's picture books written on a beginning level.
c. systematic phonics workbooks on a beginning level.
d. basal reader on a beginning reading level.
Ques. 3The main advantage of a problem solving RTI approach is that it
a. has specific instructions for implementation.
b. is easy to replicate with other students.
c. has been tried with other students and has been validated by research.
d. is flexible and can be geared to the specific needs of the student.
Ques. 4What is the evidence for the effectiveness of VAKT-Fernald and Orton-Gillingham?
a. There is no evidence.
b. The evidence clearly indicates that both techniques are effectives.
c. There is some evidence for the effectiveness of both programs, but the evidence is not conclusive.
d. There is evidence for the relative effectiveness of VAKT but not Orton-Gillingham.
Ques. 5In the classical Orton-Gillingham approach, students say words _____ as they write them.
a. letter by letter
b. sound by sound
c. syllable by syllable
d. rime plus onset
Ques. 6In VAKT (Fernald) students say words _____ as they write them.
a. letter by letter
b. sound by sound
c. syllable by syllable
d. rime plus onset
Ques. 7Which of the following uses a language experience approach?
a. Orton-Gillingham
b. VAKT (Fernald)
c. Wilson
d. Word Building.
Ques. 8According to research by Fuchs, Fuchs, and Compton, about what percentage of students fail to benefit from Tier II intervention programs?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 10
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