ATLS Chapter 1-4 Post and Pre-Test QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023

Despite the increasing cultural and linguistic diversity within our schools, the overwhelming majority—over ___________ percent—of educators are white and female. - 80 In this instructional option, students receive instruction in academic subjects exclusively in English; no effort is made to maintain or develop proficiency in first language. English instruction is continually monitored and modified to ensure pupil's comprehension. - Sheltered English The primary goal of this program is to move students as quickly as possible to English-only classes. - Transitional programs This instructional program has a strong native language emphasis. Pupils maintain proficiency in first language while receiving instruction in English. - Maintenance (developmental programs) In this instructional program, the English language is the exclusive medium of instruction; first language and culture are not incorporated. - Immersion programs Although African American students represent about 19% of the total enrollment in special education program approximately 28% of that population is enrolled in classes for students with - intellectual disabilities The misclassification and/or inappropriate placement of students from minority groups in special education programs frequently leads to all of the following EXCEPT - higher postsecondary employment opportunuties Almost _____% of children in the United States live in poverty. - 22 Variables that increase the probability of a child being at risk for learning and developmental difficulties include all EXCEPT - enrollment in a preschool program Students who approach learning intuitively rather than analytically and logically are considered - field dependent In the 2013 school year, the dropout rate for Hispanic youth was almost _________ times the rate for white students. - three ____________ has frequently been criticized for its failure to consider the cultural and experiential background of culturally and linguistically diverse students. - standardized testing Roadblocks to the goal of achieving meaningful and valid assessments of student who are culturally and linguistically diverse include all EXCEPT - test fees are often too expensive The primary purpose of modifying assessments is - to obtain a more accurate picture of a student's abilities Accurately assessing students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds presents many challenges for professionals. Such challenges include all EXCEPT - assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students is illegal While providing specific instructional strategies and tactics for students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse is challenging. Effective teachers practice each of the following EXCEPT - disregard the student's cultural background Effective programs for culturally and linguistically diverse students with exceptionalities must also consider all EXCEPT - how quickly students assimilate to the American culture About _____ percent of U.S. teachers are white. - 80 ELs refers to - English Learners Multicultural education and bilingual education are not the same thing. - True Portfolio assessments are inadequate for assessment of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. - False Five states in the United States prohibit bilingual education in their schools. - True Once an English Learner student obtains conversation fluency in English, he or she is ready to move into the monolingual English class setting. - False