Planning for ELLs

When should AIPs be written by?

• September 30

• January 1

• October 10

• Whenever convenient

What is the term used for a number of ways that services may be delivered?

• Support Strategies

• Nature of Service

• Nature of Support

• Services Rendered

Answer explanation

The Nature of Support is a number of options on the AIP that can be chosen. More than one can be checked. Some of the options are small group sessions, co-planning and teaching by the classroom teacher and the specialist, direct skill building of an individual, or goal setting with the student. (BC Gov, 2018)

Which graphic organizer is used for building background knowledge?

• Venn Diagram

• KWL Chart

• Mind Map

• T Chart

Answer explanation

KWL stands for Know/Want to Know/Learned. It is good to access what students already Know and name it as their background knowledge. (Robertson, 2024)

There are two common types of informal assessments. (Choose two answers)

• Portfolio assessment

• Standardized assessment

• Benchmark testing

• Performance based assessment

Answer explanation

Standardized assessments are done once a year. Benchmark testing is done about 3 times per year. They are both formal ways to show how classes, grade levels, and schools are performing overall. Informal assessments are done on an ongoing basis to collect data informally through performance based assessments, such as oral presentations, demonstrations, and written assignments, as well as through portfolio assessments that show progress through the year. (Colorado, 2021)

When using performance-based assessments with beginner and intermediate English proficiency level ELLs, it is best to assess no more than _______items at a time.

Answer explanation

"When using performance-based assessments with beginner and intermediate English proficiency level ELLs, it is best to assess no more than three items at a time. For example, in one role play activity, you might assess ELLs' abilities to:

1. 1. Respond to "what" and "where" questions

2. 2. Ask for or respond to clarification

3. 3. Read addresses or telephone numbers"

4. (Colorado, 2021)

What is a drawback to Talking Points? (choose 2)

• Translation is not always 100% accurate.

• Parents need a cell phone to access messages.

• Parents must pay for the Talking Points app online.

• Group texts breaks a code of ethics by sharing other students' phone numbers.

Answer explanation

"Are there any drawbacks?

• Like any translation service, it’s not 100% accurate. Talking Points uses machine + human translation, so it’s more accurate than just a translation page. To make translation easier, use simple sentence construction.

• As messages are sent via SMS text, families need a cell plan to receive messages." (Huynh, 2021)

What are some types of student work put in a portfolio as an informal assessment?

Answer explanation

Using a portfolio for informal assessment can be an excellent way to show student growth. Including the student in goal setting and what to choose to put in the portfolio is valuable because they take more ownership. Some options are: a recording of an oral report, journal writing, book reports, rubrics, checklists of skills covered, etc. (Cain, 2024)

Which one is NOT a principle of the Universal Design for Learning?

• Provide multiple means of assessment

• Provide multiple means of representation

• Provide multiple means of action and expression

• Provide multiple means of engagement

Answer explanation

Assessments are a part of UDL; however, it is not a specifically stated principle. For it to be UDL, assessments can be informally done and it is good to give students choice. "According to the following three UDL principles, each area of the curriculum should provide multiple, varied, and flexible options for representation, expression, and engagement:

• Principle 1: Provide multiple means of representation (recognition network).

• Principle 2: Provide multiple means of action and expression (strategic network).

• Principle 3: Provide multiple means of engagement (affective network)." (Reading Rockets, n.d.)

According to UDL, what are some ways that we can reduce barriers to learning?

Answer explanation

There are many barriers to learning. It is good to keep in mind that each learner may have a different barrier. As we think about movement and timeframe, consider that some kids need a little more time than others. Some may not be able to sit still to answer question but can be quite verbal when moving around or navigating something online. Some kids may be able to speak more easily than write, which is more so the case, but there are others who would rather write or draw than speak. (CAST, n.d.)

In the UDL approach, barriers are in the ___________ not the learner.

Answer explanation

Barriers are in the environment not the learner. Someone may say that their students' barrier is motivation, which can be true; however, the barrier is not the student, it is the reason why the student is not motivated. Another barrier can be unproductive struggle. What is causing the unproductive struggle. What can we control is something in the teaching environment. Design environments that encourage excellence in learning. (PaTTAN, 2022)