ESL CERTIFICATION EXAM| TOP SCORES MADE SIMPLE | TRUSTED TEST
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Lau vs. Nichols Answer: 1974- The US Supreme Court decision which found the San
Francisco Board of Education failing in the duty of providing equal access to education
of Chinese speaking students. This decision mandates that states address the unique
language needs of the second language learner. Must take steps needed to provide
EL's with an instructional program and be given equal access.
Castaneda vs. Pickard Answer: A 1978 case establishing that effectiveness of an ESL
program must be evaluated after a trial period, must be based on sound educational
theory, and must have resources necessary. Three prongs
What are the three Prongs for Castaneda vs. Pickard Answer: 1. Based on sound
educational research
2. Implemented with adequate commitment and resources
3. Evaluated and proven to be effective.
Grammatical Approach Answer: Deductive- Part to whole- Classical Greek and Latin
Instruction
Communicative approach Answer: Inductive Whole to part- 1960's - 1970's
constructivism and social interaction
Cognitive Approach Answer: Inductive Whole to part- 1980's-1990's researching on
learning functions memory and cognitive
Behaviorism Answer: Environment shapes behavior: knowing language but not how to
use the language
Sheltered Instruction Answer: Grade-level content-area instruction provided in English
in a manner that makes it comprehensible to ELLs while supporting their English
language development.
Formative Assessment Answer: Takes place during learning and is used to plan or
modify instruction
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,Summative Assessment Answer: testing that follows instruction and assesses
achievement
To best support and encourage students' ongoing interaction with literature, it would be
most effective for the teacher to?
A- Help students learn how to select books that are likely to be comprehensible and of
interest to them.
B-Encourage students occasionally to read literature independently without talking or
writing about it.
C- monitor the reader response groups and journals and correct students
misconceptions about the books.
D. Make presentations to students about standards guidelines for literacy evaluation
and criticism. Answer: A- Help Students learn how to select books that are likely to be
comprehensible and of interest to them.
Which of the following is most important for effective second-language acquisition?
A- Engaging in social activities and meaningful interactions
B-Memorizing and practicing frequently used words and phrases
C- Interacting primarily with the teacher and other adults
D- Learning with various structured and rote activities Answer: A- Engaging in social
activities and meaningful interactions.
Which of the following statements is primarily true about the relationship between a
students first- and second language acquisition.
A- Cognitive development in L1 should be discontinued through the elementary years in
order to achieve cognitive and academic success in L2
B Cognitive development in L1 should be limited through elementary years in order to
achieve cognitive and academic success in L2.
C- Students who receive formal schooling in L1 do better at acquiring L2 than students
with no schooling in L1
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, D. Students who receive formal schooling in L1 do worse at acquiring L2 than students
with no schooling in L1. Answer: C- students who receive formal schooling in L1 do
better at acquiring L2 than student with no schooling in L1.
It is most important for a teacher who provides content instruction to ESL students to do
which of the following.
A- Expect the ESL students to remain academically behind their peers.
B- Discourage ESL students from using nonstandard English
C- Provide lower-level content instructional materials to the ESL students
D- Incorporate content materials that are culturally relevant to the ESL students.
Answer: D- Incorporate content materials that are culturally relevant to the ESL
students.
Hanh, a Vietnamese student, has been in the United Stated for eighteen months. She is
progressing in her schoolwork, but she rarely speaks to her classmates or teachers.
Which of the following is the best action for the teacher to take to help increase Hanh's
oral proficiency in English?
A- Partnering Hanh with an English- speaking peer during oral discussion and
presentations
B- Incorporating daily lessons on social interactions that include role- playing
C- Providing Hanh with a list of common phrases in English for her to memorize and
practice.
D. Providing individual social lessons for Hanh to practice speaking until she is
comfortable. Answer: B- Incorporating daily lessons on social interactions that include
role- playing
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the transfer of literacy
knowledge and skills from L1 to L2
A- Literacy instruction should be confined to L1 to prevent negative transfer between L1
and L2
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Lau vs. Nichols Answer: 1974- The US Supreme Court decision which found the San
Francisco Board of Education failing in the duty of providing equal access to education
of Chinese speaking students. This decision mandates that states address the unique
language needs of the second language learner. Must take steps needed to provide
EL's with an instructional program and be given equal access.
Castaneda vs. Pickard Answer: A 1978 case establishing that effectiveness of an ESL
program must be evaluated after a trial period, must be based on sound educational
theory, and must have resources necessary. Three prongs
What are the three Prongs for Castaneda vs. Pickard Answer: 1. Based on sound
educational research
2. Implemented with adequate commitment and resources
3. Evaluated and proven to be effective.
Grammatical Approach Answer: Deductive- Part to whole- Classical Greek and Latin
Instruction
Communicative approach Answer: Inductive Whole to part- 1960's - 1970's
constructivism and social interaction
Cognitive Approach Answer: Inductive Whole to part- 1980's-1990's researching on
learning functions memory and cognitive
Behaviorism Answer: Environment shapes behavior: knowing language but not how to
use the language
Sheltered Instruction Answer: Grade-level content-area instruction provided in English
in a manner that makes it comprehensible to ELLs while supporting their English
language development.
Formative Assessment Answer: Takes place during learning and is used to plan or
modify instruction
1
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,Summative Assessment Answer: testing that follows instruction and assesses
achievement
To best support and encourage students' ongoing interaction with literature, it would be
most effective for the teacher to?
A- Help students learn how to select books that are likely to be comprehensible and of
interest to them.
B-Encourage students occasionally to read literature independently without talking or
writing about it.
C- monitor the reader response groups and journals and correct students
misconceptions about the books.
D. Make presentations to students about standards guidelines for literacy evaluation
and criticism. Answer: A- Help Students learn how to select books that are likely to be
comprehensible and of interest to them.
Which of the following is most important for effective second-language acquisition?
A- Engaging in social activities and meaningful interactions
B-Memorizing and practicing frequently used words and phrases
C- Interacting primarily with the teacher and other adults
D- Learning with various structured and rote activities Answer: A- Engaging in social
activities and meaningful interactions.
Which of the following statements is primarily true about the relationship between a
students first- and second language acquisition.
A- Cognitive development in L1 should be discontinued through the elementary years in
order to achieve cognitive and academic success in L2
B Cognitive development in L1 should be limited through elementary years in order to
achieve cognitive and academic success in L2.
C- Students who receive formal schooling in L1 do better at acquiring L2 than students
with no schooling in L1
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, D. Students who receive formal schooling in L1 do worse at acquiring L2 than students
with no schooling in L1. Answer: C- students who receive formal schooling in L1 do
better at acquiring L2 than student with no schooling in L1.
It is most important for a teacher who provides content instruction to ESL students to do
which of the following.
A- Expect the ESL students to remain academically behind their peers.
B- Discourage ESL students from using nonstandard English
C- Provide lower-level content instructional materials to the ESL students
D- Incorporate content materials that are culturally relevant to the ESL students.
Answer: D- Incorporate content materials that are culturally relevant to the ESL
students.
Hanh, a Vietnamese student, has been in the United Stated for eighteen months. She is
progressing in her schoolwork, but she rarely speaks to her classmates or teachers.
Which of the following is the best action for the teacher to take to help increase Hanh's
oral proficiency in English?
A- Partnering Hanh with an English- speaking peer during oral discussion and
presentations
B- Incorporating daily lessons on social interactions that include role- playing
C- Providing Hanh with a list of common phrases in English for her to memorize and
practice.
D. Providing individual social lessons for Hanh to practice speaking until she is
comfortable. Answer: B- Incorporating daily lessons on social interactions that include
role- playing
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the transfer of literacy
knowledge and skills from L1 to L2
A- Literacy instruction should be confined to L1 to prevent negative transfer between L1
and L2
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