Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas

Which assessment tool is commonly used in Texas schools to identify emergent bilingual students and assess their English language proficiency?

• SAT

• LAS Links

• ACT

• PSAT

What is the purpose of Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) in the context of ELPS?

• To determine students' native language proficiency

• To provide a framework for assessing teacher performance

• To describe the expected language proficiency at each of the four levels

• To rank students based on their English language skills

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How many proficiency levels are defined by the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) in Texas for English language learners?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the highest proficiency level for English language learners as defined by the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) in Texas?

• Intermediate

• Advanced High

• Beginner

• High

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In the context of PLDs, what is a characteristic of students at the Beginner level in terms of reading and listening comprehension?

• Grasping complex academic texts with minimal support

• Struggling to understand basic spoken and written English

• Engaging in in-depth discussions on literary works

• Using advanced vocabulary in their responses

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

An English Learner can only be identified if, upon enrollment, a parent states that a language other than English is spoken at home.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

What does ELPS stand for?

• English Learners Proficient Students

• English Language Proficiency Standards

• English Linguistic Pacing Standards

• English Language Proficient Students

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

What is the initial step in identifying emergent bilingual students in Texas schools?

• Conducting interviews with students

• Administering the LAS Links assessment

• Analyzing standardized test scores

• Reviewing Home Language Surveys

What is the purpose of the Home Language Survey in Texas?

• To determine students' favorite languages

• To assess students' fluency in multiple languages

• To identify students who may require English language support

• To assess students' cultural backgrounds

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of the following statements best describes the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) in Texas?

• ELPS are academic content standards for all students.

• ELPS focus solely on grammar and vocabulary development.

• ELPS are standards that guide the instruction and assessment of English language learners.

• ELPS are only applicable to students in advanced English classes.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10