WGU D169 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| D169
ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING DIVERSE
LEARNERS OA FINAL EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
What is one function of the Home Language Survey for English
language (EL) students? - ANSWER - Determines the potential need for
a language assistance program.
A student is learning to speak English. She knows the meaning of about
1,000 words and can speak some words. What is this stage of second
language acquisition? - ANSWER - Early Production
A student is learning to speak English as a second language. This student
can speak simple sentences but still relies heavily on context clues.
What is this stage of second language acquisition? - ANSWER - Speech
Emergence
A teacher uses pre assessments to determine where each student's
instruction should begin and then matches students w/ appropriate
activities.
Which differentiation method is the teacher using? - ANSWER -
Content
pg. 1
,A students individualized Education Program (IEP) says that she should
sit near the teacher, in the first or second row of desks.
Which type of differentiation is addressed in the IEP? - ANSWER -
Environment
A teacher wants to use an alternative assessment with students believed
to be gifted and talented. Which option would allow these students to
showcase their best work and provide insights into their progress over
time? - ANSWER - Portfolios
A student with a movement impairment is given extra time and adaptive
technology to answer a question. Which differentiation strategy had been
applied? - ANSWER - Multiple means of action and expression
Why is it difficult to assess giftedness and talent? - ANSWER - students
can be gifted and talented in many areas and ways
What is fundamental cultural purpose of language outside of
communication? - ANSWER - identity
A student sees a teacher holding a large pile of papers and bags about to
open the door. The student opens the door to help the teacher.
Which element of culture most influences the student's behavior? -
ANSWER - norms
pg. 2
,What is equity pedagogy? - ANSWER - Using different teaching styles
to meet the diverse needs of students
Maximum language acquisition happens when learners read or hear
language that is a bit beyond their current level of understanding.
Which hypothesis of Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition
(SLA) includes this belief? - ANSWER - input
A teacher has a word wall with terms posted and asks students to write
sentences using two words from the wall. Which strategy is the teacher
using in the classroom? - ANSWER - reinforcing language
An English learner (EL) student spends half the school day receiving
instruction in the student's native language and the other half of the day
getting instruction in English. Which type of EL program is the student
enrolled in? - ANSWER - Dual immersion
A English language (EL) program teacher has students leave the general
education classroom to teach English in a small group in another room.
Which type of program does this scenario describe? - ANSWER - Pull
Out
A teacher gives English Learner (EL) students story maps, a
Venndiagram, and a cause-and-effect sheet to use when expressing
comprehension of colonization. Which term identifies these resources? -
ANSWER - graphic organizers
pg. 3
, After finishing a unit about a famous explorer, a teacher asks English
learner (EL) students to make a poster about a famous explorer.
Which instructional practice is the teacher using to support language
development? - ANSWER - scaffolding
A teacher is asking English learners (ELs) to relate to a vocabulary word
by sharing their personal experiences, thoughts, and ideas with it.
Which scaffolding strategy best describes what the teacher is using? -
ANSWER - tap into prior knowledge
Which principle guides the educational placement (LRE) according to
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? - ANSWER -
Attend classes with non-disabled peers
Which hypothesis of Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition
indicates that people acquire language more efficiently under low stress
conditions? - ANSWER - Affective Filter
A special education team has determined that a student with a learning
disability learns best in a regular classroom for most of the day and in a
special education classroom for two hours a day.
Which component of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) is being addressed? - ANSWER - Least Restrictive Environment
(LRE)
pg. 4
EXAM NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| D169
ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING DIVERSE
LEARNERS OA FINAL EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
What is one function of the Home Language Survey for English
language (EL) students? - ANSWER - Determines the potential need for
a language assistance program.
A student is learning to speak English. She knows the meaning of about
1,000 words and can speak some words. What is this stage of second
language acquisition? - ANSWER - Early Production
A student is learning to speak English as a second language. This student
can speak simple sentences but still relies heavily on context clues.
What is this stage of second language acquisition? - ANSWER - Speech
Emergence
A teacher uses pre assessments to determine where each student's
instruction should begin and then matches students w/ appropriate
activities.
Which differentiation method is the teacher using? - ANSWER -
Content
pg. 1
,A students individualized Education Program (IEP) says that she should
sit near the teacher, in the first or second row of desks.
Which type of differentiation is addressed in the IEP? - ANSWER -
Environment
A teacher wants to use an alternative assessment with students believed
to be gifted and talented. Which option would allow these students to
showcase their best work and provide insights into their progress over
time? - ANSWER - Portfolios
A student with a movement impairment is given extra time and adaptive
technology to answer a question. Which differentiation strategy had been
applied? - ANSWER - Multiple means of action and expression
Why is it difficult to assess giftedness and talent? - ANSWER - students
can be gifted and talented in many areas and ways
What is fundamental cultural purpose of language outside of
communication? - ANSWER - identity
A student sees a teacher holding a large pile of papers and bags about to
open the door. The student opens the door to help the teacher.
Which element of culture most influences the student's behavior? -
ANSWER - norms
pg. 2
,What is equity pedagogy? - ANSWER - Using different teaching styles
to meet the diverse needs of students
Maximum language acquisition happens when learners read or hear
language that is a bit beyond their current level of understanding.
Which hypothesis of Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition
(SLA) includes this belief? - ANSWER - input
A teacher has a word wall with terms posted and asks students to write
sentences using two words from the wall. Which strategy is the teacher
using in the classroom? - ANSWER - reinforcing language
An English learner (EL) student spends half the school day receiving
instruction in the student's native language and the other half of the day
getting instruction in English. Which type of EL program is the student
enrolled in? - ANSWER - Dual immersion
A English language (EL) program teacher has students leave the general
education classroom to teach English in a small group in another room.
Which type of program does this scenario describe? - ANSWER - Pull
Out
A teacher gives English Learner (EL) students story maps, a
Venndiagram, and a cause-and-effect sheet to use when expressing
comprehension of colonization. Which term identifies these resources? -
ANSWER - graphic organizers
pg. 3
, After finishing a unit about a famous explorer, a teacher asks English
learner (EL) students to make a poster about a famous explorer.
Which instructional practice is the teacher using to support language
development? - ANSWER - scaffolding
A teacher is asking English learners (ELs) to relate to a vocabulary word
by sharing their personal experiences, thoughts, and ideas with it.
Which scaffolding strategy best describes what the teacher is using? -
ANSWER - tap into prior knowledge
Which principle guides the educational placement (LRE) according to
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? - ANSWER -
Attend classes with non-disabled peers
Which hypothesis of Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition
indicates that people acquire language more efficiently under low stress
conditions? - ANSWER - Affective Filter
A special education team has determined that a student with a learning
disability learns best in a regular classroom for most of the day and in a
special education classroom for two hours a day.
Which component of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) is being addressed? - ANSWER - Least Restrictive Environment
(LRE)
pg. 4
