Question 1

Which federal act first mandated the testing and yearly assessment of English learners?
A) Elementary and Secondary Education Act
B) Improving America's Schools Act
C) Educate America Act
D) No Child Left Behind Act

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act, enacted in 2001, first mandated the testing and yearly assessment of English learners to ensure they were making progress in learning English and meeting academic standards.

Question 2

What is one advantage of standards-based instruction?
A) Teachers can teach in the primary language of the students.
B) Teachers do not need to teach anything outside of the standards.
C) Teachers can pursue increasingly complex instruction with ELD integration.
D) Teachers are no longer required to grade in-class, teacher-created exams.

Accepted Answer

Standards-based instruction allows teachers to integrate English Language Development (ELD) and pursue more complex instruction, ensuring that all students meet the required educational standards.

Question 3

What is one disadvantage of standards-based instruction?
A) A heavy emphasis on high-stakes testing places English learners at risk of failure.
B) English learners are not allowed to use their primary language in the classroom.
C) ELD teachers are not consulted about standards-based curriculum.
D) Standards-based instruction omits ELD in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

Standards-based instruction often emphasizes high-stakes testing, which can disadvantage English learners who may not yet have the language proficiency to perform well on these tests.

Question 4

Which of the following is the least-effective way of identifying the English learner?
A) observation
B) registration information
C) home language survey
D) interviews

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the least-effective...

Question 5

What is the ideal number of objectives in a content lesson?
A) one - a content objective based on a standard
B) two - a content objective and language objective
C) three - content objective, language objective, and learning-strategy objective
D) four - writing objective, reading objective, listening objective, and speaking objective

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the ideal number of objectives...

Question 6

What is language-specific bias in testing?
A) English learners who are taking any test designed in English.
B) Tests that were developed for one language and given in another language.
C) Tests use words that not all students know.
D) The terms used in tests represent content from the dominant culture.

Accepted Answer

Language-specific bias in testing occurs when tests are developed in one language and administered in another, potentially disadvantaging those not fluent in the test's original language.

Question 7

What is empirical validity in testing?
A) a measure of how effectively a test relates to some other measure
B) the content is sampled in the test in a representational way
C) the test measures what it claims to be measuring
D) the test scores are consistent when the same student retake the test

Accepted Answer

Empirical validity refers to the extent to which a test correlates with a specific criterion or outcome, indicating how effectively it relates to some other measure.

Question 8

Which of the following forms of assessment occurs at the end point and provides a basis for a grade?
A) formative assessment
B) summative assessment
C) self-assessment
D) peer assessment

Accepted Answer

Summative assessment occurs at the end of a learning period and provides a basis for a grade.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a performance-based test?
A) an essay is graded
B) a multiple-choice test is graded
C) a true-false quiz is formatively assessed
D) a worksheet is peer assessed

Accepted Answer

Performance-based tests require students to perform tasks or produce work that demonstrates their knowledge or skills. An essay is an example of this, as it requires students to construct a response and demonstrate their understanding and writing ability.

Question 10

What is an advantage of teacher-made tests?
A) They are usually more valid and reliable.
B) Class activities are scored and graded so extra tests are not needed.
C) They help the students understand the content.
D) They are usually more relevant to the students and classroom.

Accepted Answer

Teacher-made tests are often more relevant to the students and classroom because they can be tailored to the specific content and learning objectives that have been covered in class.

Question 11

Which form of assessment would help students who are getting assistance from after-school tutors with writing assignments?
A) portfolio assessment
B) observation-based assessment
C) self-assessment
D) scoring rubric

Accepted Answer

A scoring rubric provides clear criteria for evaluating writing assignments, helping both students and tutors understand expectations and areas for improvement.

Question 12

Which form of assessment would help a teacher learn about students' learning behaviors?
A) comprehension check
B) portfolio assessment
C) questionnaire
D) observation-based assessment

Accepted Answer

Observation-based assessment allows teachers to directly observe and analyze students' learning behaviors in real-time, providing insights into how they engage with the material and interact in the learning environment.

Question 13

Which of the following tools is recommended for assessing listening and speaking skills?
A) modified A-F grading
B) checklist
C) simple rubric
D) portfolio

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following tools is recommended...

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of scaffolding a test?
A) underlining key terms
B) observation-based assessment
C) a writing portfolio
D) a reading inventory

Accepted Answer

Scaffolding a test involves providing support to help students understand and complete the test. Underlining key terms is a form of scaffolding as it highlights important information, making it easier for students to focus on what is essential.

Question 15

After a referral and plan is created for a learner with special needs, what is the next step?
A) diagnosis
B) early intervention
C) placement in special education
D) an instructional aide

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a referral and plan is created...

Question 16

Which of the following is an adapted task a teacher can use for reading?
A) giving students an audio recording along with a reading passage
B) using reading inventories to track learners' progress
C) using observation-based assessment to identify how students are learning
D) grading on process rather than product

Accepted Answer

Providing an audio recording along with a reading passage is an adapted task that supports students' reading by accommodating different learning styles and needs.

Question 17

Which of the following language-skill difficulties stems from a lack of cognates between L1 and L2?
A) culture shock
B) metacognition problems
C) language shock
D) low information retention

Accepted Answer

Low information retention can stem from a lack of cognates between L1 and L2 because cognates are words that are similar in both languages and can help learners remember new words.

Question 18

Which skills are the most difficult to assess?
A) grammar and vocabulary
B) reading and writing
C) listening and speaking
D) cognitive and metacognitive

Accepted Answer

Listening and speaking skills are often considered the most difficult to assess because they involve real-time processing and production of language, which can be influenced by various factors such as accent, speed, and context.

Question 19

In which of the following scenarios is a learning disability likely to be present?
A) a student who is advanced in L1 with low proficiency in L2
B) a student with poor oral language and vocabulary development in both languages
C) a student who cannot focus or pay attention to classroom tasks
D) a student from a nonliterate background who is reading below grade level

Accepted Answer

A learning disability is likely present when a student shows poor oral language and vocabulary development in both languages, indicating a consistent difficulty with language processing that is not attributed to language proficiency or background.

Question 20

The term inclusion generally refers to what?
A) instruction within the school district for students with special needs or talents
B) instruction within the mainstream classroom for students with special needs or talents
C) instruction within the school campus for students with special needs or talents
D) instruction within the local government for students with special needs or talents

Accepted Answer

Inclusion generally refers to the practice of educating students with special needs or talents within the mainstream classroom, ensuring they have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers.

Quiz 8: Assessment of English Learners

Which federal act first mandated the testing and yearly assessment of English learners?

What is one advantage of standards-based instruction?

What is one disadvantage of standards-based instruction?

Which of the following is the least-effective way of identifying the English learner?

What is the ideal number of objectives in a content lesson?

What is language-specific bias in testing?

What is empirical validity in testing?

Which of the following forms of assessment occurs at the end point and provides a basis for a grade?

Which of the following is an example of a performance-based test?

What is an advantage of teacher-made tests?

Which form of assessment would help students who are getting assistance from after-school tutors with writing assignments?

Which form of assessment would help a teacher learn about students' learning behaviors?

Which of the following tools is recommended for assessing listening and speaking skills?

Which of the following is an example of scaffolding a test?

After a referral and plan is created for a learner with special needs, what is the next step?

Which of the following is an adapted task a teacher can use for reading?

Which of the following language-skill difficulties stems from a lack of cognates between L1 and L2?

Which skills are the most difficult to assess?

In which of the following scenarios is a learning disability likely to be present?

The term inclusion generally refers to what?