NTI PD Quiz

What is a characteristic of SIFEs in their home language?

• They are two or more years below grade level.

• They are fluent in multiple languages

• They have no language skills

• They are only literate in English

What does SIFE stand for in the context of education challenges?

• Students in Formal Education

• Students in Free Education

• Students with Interrupted Formal Education

• Students in Fast Education

What might cause a student to have interrupted education?

• War

• Holidays

• Sports events

• Music festivals

What is the focus of oral language in the "Transitioning" level?

• Retaining much of its meaning

• Losing meaning

• Being unclear

• Being overly complex

What type of language errors are addressed in the "Emerging" level?

• The basics of the new language.

• Spelling errors

• Punctuation errors

• Stylistic errors

What kind of support is provided at the "Expanding" level?

• No support

• Sensory, or interactive support

• Advanced grammar lessons

How does the oral or written language at the "Commanding" level compare to peers?

• Less advanced than peers

• Comparable to English proficient peers

• More advanced than peers

• Not comparable

What is the expected outcome for students at the "Commanding" level?

• Basic understanding of English

• Language comparable to English proficient peers

• Limited communication skills

• No improvement in language skills

What should be done to assess understanding in ELLs?

• Provide a written test

• Allow responses in native language

• Ignore their responses

• Use only English

What is the significance of suggesting a "What if...?" scenario?

• To predict a future outcome

• To describe the significance

• To offer a different solution

• To give students more flexibility with their language.