M-Class Lectura and Bilingual Literacy

The webinar, hosted by Kathy Roberts and Roberta Jacobson from Amplify, introduces M-Class Lectura, a tool designed to support literacy development for Spanish-speaking students. The session covers the growing need for bilingual education, research insights, and the features of M-Class Lectura, including assessment, data analysis, and instructional resources. The webinar also includes a poll to engage the audience and a Q&A session to address participant queries.

What is the main purpose of the M-Class Lectura webinar?

• To provide an overview of M-Class Lectura

• To discuss the benefits of bilingual education

• To train teachers on classroom management

• To introduce a new math curriculum

Why is it important to support Spanish-speaking students in literacy development?

• They are the majority of the student population

• They bring bilingual advantages and cultural assets

• They have no need for additional support

• They are already proficient in English

What was a significant finding from the University of Oregon study on Spanish-speaking students?

• There was no difference in assessment outcomes

• Assessment in Spanish reduced the need for interventions

• Students performed better when assessed in English

• All students needed Tier 3 intervention

What is a key feature of M-Class Lectura?

• It is a math assessment tool

• It provides support for bilingual literacy development

• It does not include any instructional resources

• It only assesses English literacy

How does M-Class Lectura help teachers with student assessments?

• By focusing solely on group assessments

• By providing a one-size-fits-all approach

• By offering detailed, individualized student profiles

• By eliminating the need for teacher involvement

What type of instructional model does M-Class Lectura use?

• A student-led model with no teacher involvement

• A peer-led model with student collaboration

• A computer-based model with no teacher input

• A teacher-led model with scripted lessons

How does M-Class Lectura ensure the accuracy of its assessments?

• By using computer-based multiple-choice questions

• By conducting face-to-face assessments with teachers

• By using only written tests

• By relying on student self-assessments

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

• To separate English and Spanish assessments

• To provide a unified view of student performance in both languages

• To focus only on English language development

• To offer translation services for teachers

What is the benefit of the Home Connect letter in M-Class Lectura?

• It is only available in English

• It provides complex data for parents

• It excludes parents from the learning process

• It helps parents understand and support their child's learning

What is the main goal of M-Class Lectura's dual language support?

• To provide a separate assessment for each language

• To focus solely on Spanish literacy

• To enhance bilingual literacy development

• To eliminate the need for English assessments