Unpacking standards

What does the term “standard” refer to in the context of education?

• The method of teaching a subject
• A written description of what students should know and be able to do at each level by a certain time
• A grading policy used in schools
• A lesson plan designed by the teacher

Which of the following is a key component when unpacking a standard?

• The student's feedback
• Behavior, condition, and scope
• The school’s mission
• The assessment rubric

In the standard 1Lm.01, the “condition” refers to:

• The student’s ability to work independently
• The complexity of the text
• The use of support from teachers or peers
• The number of questions answered correctly

Which of the following is NOT a strand in the ESL curriculum?

• Reading
• Writing
• Vocabulary
• Arithmetic

“Strands” are best defined as:

• Teacher instructions for students
• Units of assessment
• Collections of learning objectives in an area of learning
• Worksheets given for homework

The purpose of analyzing standards across stages is to:

• Determine school rankings
• Support differentiated instruction
• Create more homework
• Reduce curriculum content

The sub-strand “Listening for detail” includes which of the following skills?

• Memorizing long passages
• Understanding specific information
• Copying dialogue from the board
• Reading aloud with expression

Which type of support is recommended when teaching 1Lm.01?

• Peer correction only
• Slowing audio speed, repetition, guided questions
• Banning visual aids
• Skipping difficult content

“Deduce meaning from context” means students should:

• Memorize words
• Guess definitions randomly
• Use contextual clues to understand words
• Ask the teacher for the answer

Which of the following is an indicator of “Reading with confidence and enjoyment”?

• Avoiding independent reading
• Reliance on teacher translation
• Curiosity and exploration
• Reading only assigned homework