CTEL 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025: Key Programs, Proficiency
Levels, and Learner Profiles in English Language Development.
Alternative program Correct Answer: language acquisition process where
students receive ELD instruction targeted to their proficiency level and are taught
core subjects in their primary language (bilingual/dual-language immersion
programs). To be placed in the class, parents must sign a waiver.
Bridging Correct Answer: Refers to advanced ELD students. They are transitioning
to full engagement in grade-level academic tasks without the need to receive
specialized ELD instruction
Why was the CELDT developed? Correct Answer: To identify students with limited
English proficiency, determine the level of English language proficiency for those
students, and to assess the progress of students acquiring CALP.
Crosslinguistic influence Correct Answer: refers to the ways in which different
language systems interact in a learner's mind and affect the learner's
development and performance. Interlanguage transfer (both positive and
negative) is a key component of this.
Emerging Correct Answer: refers to students at the "beginning-level" of ELD.
These students typically progress quickly.
English Language Mainstream (ELM) Correct Answer: Refers to 1 of 3 program
options for English learners in CA. It is a classroom setting for students who have
acquired reasonable English proficiency. The focus is on helping students meet
grade-level content area standards while developing high levels of academic
language proficiency.
ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California) Correct Answer:
test that would replace the CELDT if funding goes through. Will be aligned to 2012
ELD standards.
Expanding Correct Answer: Refers to students at an "intermediate-level" of ELD.
At this level, learners are challenged to increase English skills in more contexts,
learn a greater variety of vocabulary and language structures, and apply their
growing language skills in more sophisticated ways.
Levels, and Learner Profiles in English Language Development.
Alternative program Correct Answer: language acquisition process where
students receive ELD instruction targeted to their proficiency level and are taught
core subjects in their primary language (bilingual/dual-language immersion
programs). To be placed in the class, parents must sign a waiver.
Bridging Correct Answer: Refers to advanced ELD students. They are transitioning
to full engagement in grade-level academic tasks without the need to receive
specialized ELD instruction
Why was the CELDT developed? Correct Answer: To identify students with limited
English proficiency, determine the level of English language proficiency for those
students, and to assess the progress of students acquiring CALP.
Crosslinguistic influence Correct Answer: refers to the ways in which different
language systems interact in a learner's mind and affect the learner's
development and performance. Interlanguage transfer (both positive and
negative) is a key component of this.
Emerging Correct Answer: refers to students at the "beginning-level" of ELD.
These students typically progress quickly.
English Language Mainstream (ELM) Correct Answer: Refers to 1 of 3 program
options for English learners in CA. It is a classroom setting for students who have
acquired reasonable English proficiency. The focus is on helping students meet
grade-level content area standards while developing high levels of academic
language proficiency.
ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessment for California) Correct Answer:
test that would replace the CELDT if funding goes through. Will be aligned to 2012
ELD standards.
Expanding Correct Answer: Refers to students at an "intermediate-level" of ELD.
At this level, learners are challenged to increase English skills in more contexts,
learn a greater variety of vocabulary and language structures, and apply their
growing language skills in more sophisticated ways.
