Question 1

What is the difference between basic interpersonal communication skills and cognitive academic language proficiency?

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Question 2

Ms.Azul has noticed that Ivan easily chats in English with the other kids on the playground.What can she assume about his need for language support in science class?
A) She can assume that he will not need support.
B) She can assume that he will need some support.
C) She can assume that he will need a great deal of support.
D) She needs more information before she can decide.

Accepted Answer

Conversational fluency in English does not directly correlate with academic language proficiency. Ms. Azul would need more information about Ivan's understanding of science vocabulary and concepts in English to accurately determine his need for language support in a science class.

Question 3

Response to intervention emerged from multiple studies in which it was concluded that nearly every student can learn if provided with all but one of the following.Which one is it?
A) Expert-driven instruction used in the general education classroom
B) Differentiated instruction of strategies used in the general education classroom
C) Specialized content area curriculum used in the general education classroom
D) Scientifically validated curriculum used in the general education classroom

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The missing element in the list is specialized content area curriculum used in the general education classroom. The other options all describe instructional approaches, but the studies suggest that providing specialized content area curriculum is essential for all students to learn.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for making what you present understandable?
A) directly teaching words and meanings
B) limiting the use of visual supports
C) activating background knowledge
D) using KWL charts

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Limiting the use of visual supports can actually hinder understanding. Visual supports can help clarify and reinforce verbal information. The other three strategies listed can all be effective for making presentations understandable.

Question 5

Give three examples each of using multiple methods for presenting information, multiple methods of student response, and multiple methods of student engagement.

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Question 6

( Response to intervention) List and describe the key features of the response to intervention (RTI) framework.

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Question 7

For students learning English, which of the following is true?
A) Students all go through predictable and sequential stages of language acquisition and at approximately the same rate.
B) The final stage of language acquisition is such that the student will have mastered BICS, but not CALPS.
C) It is easier to for students to master BICS than CALPS.
D) It may take 5-7 years for a student to acquire academic language proficiency.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that it may take 5-7 years for a student to acquire academic language proficiency, which includes CALPS in addition to basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS). Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is not true as students may go through different stages and at varying rates of language acquisition. Option B is not true as the final stage of language acquisition involves both BICS and CALPS. Option C is not true as it may be equally challenging for students to master both BICS and CALPS.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about response to intervention is accurate?
A) It is a series of interventions designed to eliminate referrals to special education.
B) It is ongoing assessment in order to determine accurate diagnoses of students with challenges.
C) It is three tiers of interventions designed to help students learn.
D) It is a multifaceted plan designed to promote success for all students.

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Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the universal design principle of conspicuous strategies ?
A) telling students which teaching method you are using in a lesson
B) listing the steps to follow to solve this type of math problem
C) asking students to show their work when solving math problems
D) none of the above

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Conspicuous strategies involve making the steps or strategies needed to complete a task clear and visible, such as listing the steps to solve a math problem.

Question 10

Which one of the following does NOT provide effective opportunities for language use for English language learners?
A) using active participation strategies such as think-pair-share
B) encouraging ELLs to practice speaking in front of the whole class
C) using choral responses to provide a nonthreatening opportunity to respond
D) paring ELLs with positive language models

Accepted Answer

Encouraging ELLs to practice speaking in front of the whole class may be intimidating and anxiety-inducing for some students. It is important to provide opportunities for speaking practice in a safe and supportive environment, but speaking in front of the whole class may not be the most effective way to do so for all students.

Question 11

List the six principles of designing instruction for diverse learners.Define and give an example of each.

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Quiz 3: General Approaches to Universal Instructional Interventions

What is the difference between basic interpersonal communication skills and cognitive academic language proficiency?

Ms.Azul has noticed that Ivan easily chats in English with the other kids on the playground.What can she assume about his need for language support in science class?

Response to intervention emerged from multiple studies in which it was concluded that nearly every student can learn if provided with all but one of the following.Which one is it?

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for making what you present understandable?

Give three examples each of using multiple methods for presenting information, multiple methods of student response, and multiple methods of student engagement.

( Response to intervention) List and describe the key features of the response to intervention (RTI) framework.

For students learning English, which of the following is true?

Which of the following statements about response to intervention is accurate?

Which of the following best illustrates the universal design principle of conspicuous strategies ?

Which one of the following does NOT provide effective opportunities for language use for English language learners?

List the six principles of designing instruction for diverse learners.Define and give an example of each.