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