Biliteracy and Educational Assessments

The webinar introduces the Amplify series on the science of reading, focusing on dual language learners. Alestra Flores Menendez discusses the importance of bilingual education and introduces M-Class Lectura, an assessment tool for Spanish literacy. The session also covers the Amplify Caminos curriculum, designed to support Spanish language arts. A demonstration of M-Class Lectura is provided, followed by a Q&A session addressing audience questions.

What is the main focus of the webinar series introduced by Laura Almazzara?

• Advanced mathematics techniques

• The science of reading for everyone

• Modern art appreciation

• History of the United States

According to the webinar, what percentage of U.S. students are multilingual?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

What is the primary purpose of the M-Class Lectura assessment system?

• To teach advanced Spanish grammar

• To provide universal and dyslexia screening

• To assess mathematical skills

• To evaluate historical knowledge

Which university is associated with the research base for M-Class Lectura?

• University of Oregon

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Yale University

What is a key feature of the Amplify Caminos curriculum?

• Focus on ancient history

• Use of authentic literature from the Spanish-speaking world

• Emphasis on physical education

• Concentration on modern technology

What does the term 'trans-adapted' refer to in the context of Amplify Caminos?

• Use of digital technology in classrooms

• Focus on traditional teaching methods

• Adaptation of content to fit different languages

• Translation of texts without adaptation

What is the main goal of the Amplify Caminos program?

• To teach advanced mathematics

• To build strong foundational skills in Spanish

• To focus on physical education

• To explore modern art

What is the purpose of the dual language report in M-Class Lectura?

• To assess students' physical fitness

• To provide insights into students' biliteracy skills

• To evaluate students' historical knowledge

• To compare students' performance in science and math

What is the significance of the Amplify symposium mentioned in the webinar?

• It focuses on modern art techniques

• It is a music festival

• It is a virtual event discussing biliteracy

• It is a sports competition

What is the main benefit of using Amplify's biliteracy support systems?

• They focus on physical education

• They provide comprehensive support for biliteracy development

• They emphasize historical studies

• They concentrate on modern technology