FTCE - ESOL CertificationTest Question 61-120

Question 1

When evaluating a student during a story or text exercise, what would a teacher be observing.

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the students reaction to the material

Question 2

What is the main purpose of quick-writes and learning logs?

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to give ungraded writing practice

Question 3

According to NCLB Act of 2002, which is statement is FALSE?

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LEP student don't have to be included in academic testing

Question 4

Which one of the following areas does the SOLOM test NOT cover?

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reading

Question 5

Identify the characteristic of a poor reader.

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unable to self-monitor

Question 6

What is the most reliable method for determining if an ELL is exhibiting learning difficulties?

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observation and interpretation

Question 7

What's provided under the Equal Access to Appropriate Programming section of the Consent Decree

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Instruction in basic subj. area aligned w/proficiency levels

Question 8

What is one advantage of CMC (computer mediated communication) according to Kroonenberg '94/95?

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Emails provide realistic communication between real people

Question 9

The TOEFL is which of the following types of tests?

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proficiency

Question 10

Which is an example of a language learners experiencing problems with speech motor skills?

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creating speech that is not understandable to others

Question 11

Which of the following services would be available to parents of ELL's?

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extended day care

Question 12

Which one of the following is the best way to present a listening activity to ELL's?

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Introduce the passage by saying, "You are going to hear ..."

Question 13

Science lab for plant growth; req'd STU organize, sequence, & summarize. Teacher activity used?

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writing headlines

Question 14

Enright's 7-key instructional criteria for designing & conducting instruction for ELL's is not?

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purpose, support, previous knowledge, language level

Question 15

Which of the following statements about Florida's virtual school is true?

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Virtual school is used as an alternative to regular school

Question 16

Which techniques would be inappropriate to use when quickly checking for understanding?

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give a timed quiz

Question 17

When an ESOL instructor wants 8th gr student to practice numbers, what's an enjoyable activity?

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practicing phone numbers

Question 18

When language errors interfere w/ understanding, what technique is used to correct without harm

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restate the question or sentence correctly

Question 19

What is an example of a language mimicking second language development and language disorders?

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experience difficulties in following directions

Question 20

What might be a reason for non-gifted ELL's to act out in class?

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The ELL is suffering from PTSD

Question 21

What scaffolding techniques is being used when an instructor asks, "What is your main idea?"

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guided

Question 22

When ELL's asked to identify the word ending in a text, emphasis is on which of the following?

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syntactic clues

Question 23

How does Fl inform parents about issues concerning their children in add't to PLC

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through webpages

Question 24

What type of learning activity are ELL's engaged in when practicing to order from a menu?

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task-based learning

Question 25

Which public resources can supplement the resources of ELL's needing help w/ homework research?

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the public library

Question 26

What is the value of alternative assessments?

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They are contextualized

Question 27

What technique is not a benefit to ELL's learning to read in a foreign language?

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studying vocabulary lists.

Question 28

What is one of the main provisions of the Florida Consent Decree of 1990?

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regular classroom teachers are used

Question 29

What cultural factor might cause word problems to be difficult for an ELL?

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because of the economic context in which it is placed

Question 30

In evaluating a student for referral to ESE which would NOT be a sign of L2 difficulties?

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difficulties controlling emotions

Question 31

Why are rubrics a valuable way for ELL's to understand their problems?

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Rubrics establish guidelines for a particular exercise

Question 32

Which is not a collaborative activity that would benefit ELL's in SLA experience?

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watch an assigned TV program followed by an oral report.

Question 33

ELL's learning to write an essay on favorite sportsperson, using US conventions, benefit from ?

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encouraging students to read essay or biographies of a hero

Question 34

What is the appropriate strategy is used in an elementary school theme-based unit on dinosaurs?

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whole language approach

Question 35

Why do ELL's frequently do well in mathematics?

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Mathematical symbols are similar in native cultures

Question 36

What is the role of the instructor when students are asked to provide self-assessments?

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to provide the criteria

Question 37

Sclinkler defined fossilization as which of the following?

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the lack of interest in improving speech or written patterns

Question 38

The Consent Decree of 1990 provided for which of the following?

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LEP students will have access to certified instructors

Question 39

Why must language testing be done cautiously?

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Language tests measure 12 of over 200 language dimensions

Question 40

Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of journals?

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Journals provide the teacher with an additional grade

Question 41

What is the best way to activate prior knowledge into a unit on mythology?

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comparing folktales from native cultures with unit's tales

Question 42

What test would determine how well an ELL understands the rules of punctuation?

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a language achievement test

Question 43

What accommodations is permitted under T1 for ELL's with at least one year in education?

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allowing additional time

Question 44

What Standard practice would disconcert student not familiar with US standardized testing?

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being permitted to workon only one section of test at a time

Question 45

Which testing bias occurs in a passage with the statement "the early bird catches the worm"?

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translation bias

Question 46

An ELL demonstrates good oral skills, what term would be applied to an oral proficiency test?

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concurrent validity

Question 47

What textual structure would an essay evaluating the importance of judicial law be developed?

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order of importance

Question 48

Which one of the following is a benefit of group work for ELl's?

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The are able to discuss the work in their native language

Question 49

Which one is NOT a criticism of CALL?

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most students enjoy working w/ computers & handheld devices

Question 50

When relating the Spanish suffix -cion to the English suffix - tion, it helps ELL's recognize ?

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true cognates

Question 51

Which piece of legislation listed below is NOT part of FL Consent Decree compliance mandates?

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Title I (1965)

Question 52

Identify the most important advantages of CMC (Computer Mediated Communication)

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It is socially friendly

Question 53

Which techniques can an instructor use to reduce test anxiety?

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give practice tests frequently

Question 54

Programs are monitored by which department to ensure compliance with FL Consent Decree of '90?

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Office of Academic Achievement thru Lang. Achievement (AALA)

Question 55

What is one reason for teaching phrases such as "Identify the main idea of the paragraph" .

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permits familiarity with the language of a test

Question 56

In order to tackle the fossilization errors of her ELL's, which is most appropriate?

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ignore errors in speech and work on written papers

Question 57

What is the purpose of a teacher rearranging desks into groups of 4 for a group activity?

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to ensure group inteaction

Question 58

Which type of graph would help student activate prior knowledge before learning a new topic

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a KWL chart

Question 59

The NCLB Act of 2002, specifically focused on which of the following groups of children?

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children overlooked by the educational system

Question 60

In the language of testing, what is the definition of validity?

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a test which measures what it claims to measure

FTCE - ESOL CertificationTest Question 61-120

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FTCE - ESOL CertificationTest Question 61-120

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