Bilingualism CQ18

One of the reasons for the over-representation of bilingual children in special education programs is due to cultural and linguistic bias in testing

TRUE

Students' grades are a critical aspect of assessing bilingual students' development

FALSE

The 1970 case Diana v. The California State Board of Education was due to Mexican-American parents who protested that their Spanish-dominant children were enrolled in courses for the "mentally challenged" children due to testing their IQ only in English

TRUE

Standardized school tests created by bilingual educational psychologists is the most effective practice for student placement in special education programs.

FALSE

A 'response to intervention' (RTI) model is based on three components to adequately identify students in need of special education

TRUE

Check all the components that need to be considered with testing according to theAmerican Educational Research Association, The American Psychological Association and National Council on Measurement in Education.

a) affordability

b) clarity

c) reliability

d) risks of bias

e) validity

c) reliability

d) risks of bias

e) validity

In assessing emergent bilingual children, it is important for stakeholders to focus on short term educational interventions.

FALSE

ESSA requires accommodations for ELLs and students with disabilities when taking state language and content-area tests.

TRUE

According to research, reducing the complex language in testing instructions does not facilitate ELLs' performance on assessments.

FALSE

The use of portfolio assessments can provide insights into emergent bilingual children's linguistic growth over time.

TRUE