50/50 DLI Model

What does "50/50" refer to in the Dual Immersion 50/50 model?

• 50 students in each class

• 50% of the instruction in each of the two languages

• 50 minutes of instruction in the language per day

• 50% of the students are bilingual

Which of the following options best describes the language distribution in a 50/50 Dual Immersion model?

• All subjects are taught only in English

• Half of the subjects are taught in English and the other half in the partner language

• Students choose which language to use each day

• Only language arts are taught in two languages

What is the main objective of a 50/50 Dual Immersion model?

• To teach students only English

• To develop bilingualism and literacy in two languages

• To focus only on math skills

• To prepare students for sports

What term refers to the language other than English that is used in a Dual Immersion program?

• Partner language

• Native language

• Foreign language

• Second language

In a 50/50 model, how is instructional time typically divided between the two languages?

• 75% in English, 25% in the partner language

• 50% in English, 50% in the partner language

• 100% in the partner language

• 60% in English, 40% in the partner language

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 50/50 Dual Immersion model?

• Equal time dedicated to two languages

• Focus on bilingualism

• Instruction only in English

• Use of the partner language for content instruction

What does "biliteracy" mean in the context of Dual Immersion?

• The ability to read and write in two languages

• The ability to speak two languages

• The ability to listen in two languages

• The ability to translate between languages

Which of the following options best defines "language allocation" in a Dual Immersion program?

• Assigning students to different classrooms

• Deciding how much time is dedicated to instruction in each language

• Choosing which students learn which language

• Assigning textbooks to students

What key term describes a student who speaks two languages fluently?

• Monolingual

• Bilingual

• Trilingual

• Polyglot

In a 50/50 Dual Immersion model, which subjects can be taught in the partner language?

• Only mathematics

• Any subject, such as science or social studies

• Only physical education

• Only art