ELO1 – WGU UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
content-based instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS based on a topic or subject matter. the
students learn about this subject while also acquiring academic English
Role of Teacher: Engage students in learning other subject matter and tasks or in problem solving
around other issues in their lives.
integrated learning activities - CORRECT ANSWERS allow a learner to use multiple
skills. take notes on a video and use notes to talk with their partner and give a informational
speech
Sheltered English Instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS content-area instruction with
strong teacher support for English. this method allows ELLs to access the content matter while
developong their L2 skills.
Lesson delivery many be adapted according to the ELl's language proficiency level.
Differentiated Instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS meet the needs of a diverse group of
learners
Proficiency assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Designed to measure people's ability in a
language, when teachers need to place students into particular pprograms. to assess a student's
level of proficiency. determine where to put the student.
Diagnostic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Used to identify learners' strengths and
weaknesses
Portfolio Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS A selective collection of student work,
teacher observations, and self-assessment that is used to show progress over time with regard to
specific criteria.
, Authentic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS the measurement of "intellectual
accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant and meaningful" multiple choice, incorporate
student voice. rubric-based, and might include discussions, presentations, role-plays, projects,
and journals
important because it can provide info to ELL students on how they are doing, provide
opportunities to respond in other ways
Achievement test - CORRECT ANSWERS use to asssess a student's understanding or skill
level in a particular skill or content area.
Discrete point testing - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to testing one element at a time, item
by item
integrative testing - CORRECT ANSWERS combines many language elements in the
completion of a task
Norm-referenced testing - CORRECT ANSWERS one student's score to the other students'
scores who took the same test. We are not told directly what the student can do in the language.
establish reliability
Criterion-referenced testing - CORRECT ANSWERS testing which classifies people
according to whether or not they are able to perform some task or set of tasks satisfactorily.
Performance Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Assessment tasks that require students
to construct a response, create a product, or demonstrate applications of knowledge.
Placement Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Intended to provide information that will
help to place a student at the stage or place in a program most appropriate to the student's
abilities.
Self-Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Allows students to construct their own
knowledge by enabling them to see possibilities for reflection, redirection, and confirmation of
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
content-based instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS based on a topic or subject matter. the
students learn about this subject while also acquiring academic English
Role of Teacher: Engage students in learning other subject matter and tasks or in problem solving
around other issues in their lives.
integrated learning activities - CORRECT ANSWERS allow a learner to use multiple
skills. take notes on a video and use notes to talk with their partner and give a informational
speech
Sheltered English Instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS content-area instruction with
strong teacher support for English. this method allows ELLs to access the content matter while
developong their L2 skills.
Lesson delivery many be adapted according to the ELl's language proficiency level.
Differentiated Instruction - CORRECT ANSWERS meet the needs of a diverse group of
learners
Proficiency assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Designed to measure people's ability in a
language, when teachers need to place students into particular pprograms. to assess a student's
level of proficiency. determine where to put the student.
Diagnostic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Used to identify learners' strengths and
weaknesses
Portfolio Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS A selective collection of student work,
teacher observations, and self-assessment that is used to show progress over time with regard to
specific criteria.
, Authentic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS the measurement of "intellectual
accomplishments that are worthwhile, significant and meaningful" multiple choice, incorporate
student voice. rubric-based, and might include discussions, presentations, role-plays, projects,
and journals
important because it can provide info to ELL students on how they are doing, provide
opportunities to respond in other ways
Achievement test - CORRECT ANSWERS use to asssess a student's understanding or skill
level in a particular skill or content area.
Discrete point testing - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to testing one element at a time, item
by item
integrative testing - CORRECT ANSWERS combines many language elements in the
completion of a task
Norm-referenced testing - CORRECT ANSWERS one student's score to the other students'
scores who took the same test. We are not told directly what the student can do in the language.
establish reliability
Criterion-referenced testing - CORRECT ANSWERS testing which classifies people
according to whether or not they are able to perform some task or set of tasks satisfactorily.
Performance Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Assessment tasks that require students
to construct a response, create a product, or demonstrate applications of knowledge.
Placement Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Intended to provide information that will
help to place a student at the stage or place in a program most appropriate to the student's
abilities.
Self-Assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS Allows students to construct their own
knowledge by enabling them to see possibilities for reflection, redirection, and confirmation of
