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What is the primary goal of WIDA?
B) To support language development and achievement
C) To provide standardized tests for all students
A) To replace native languages with English
D) To create language learning apps for educators
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Which of the following is one of the parts of WIDA's language standards?
D) Grading Rubrics
C) Test-Taking Strategies
A) Learning Styles
B) Key Language Uses
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How can teachers assess language growth in multilingual learners?
A) By only using standardized tests
C) By focusing only on spoken English skills
B) Through formative assessments like exit tickets and journals
D) By comparing students to native English speakers
4
What is one example of translanguaging?
D) Encouraging students to speak only in English
C) Focusing solely on grammar and vocabulary
B) Switching between multiple languages, like Spanglish
A) Using only one language in the classroom
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How has WIDA's focus shifted in language learning?
D) From student strengths to a deficit perspective
A) From assessment to an asset-based approach
B) From language support to standardized testing
C) From multilingualism to English-only instruction
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What did the original acronym represent?
C) Three founding states: Wisconsin, Delaware, and Arkansas
A) A language learning model
B) A federal education program
D) A type of English proficiency test
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What is an example of scaffolding instruction for multilingual learners?
D) Using only multiple-choice tests to assess language skills
A) Providing sentence stems and graphic organizers
B) Giving all students the same assignments without modifications
C) Expecting students to learn English without support
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How do Key Language Uses support multilingual learners?
A) By limiting language use to specific subjects
D) By replacing native languages with English
C) By focusing only on grammar rules
B) By creating consistency in academic language across subjects
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How long does it typically take for students to reach academic proficiency in English?
B) 3–7 years
C) 5–10 years
D) 6 months to 1 year
A) 1–2 years
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How do Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) help teachers?
A) They help track student attendance
C) They determine if a student qualifies for special education
B) They help plan scaffolds and assess language progress
D) They assess only conversational English
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What is the focus of the WIDA Can Do Philosophy?
A) Limiting students to one language
D) Standardizing language instruction
C) Replacing native languages with English
B) Emphasizing the strengths of multilingual learners
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What do Proficiency Level Descriptors provide for multilingual students?
A) Information on students' behavior
B) End-of-level information on English proficiency and growth
D) Guidelines for student discipline
C) Data on students' test scores only
