Question 1

Curriculum design is often at odds with the needs of English learners in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not consider the knowledge English learners bring from their communities. 
B)  It presents information in two languages, leading to confusion. 
C)  It does not address psychological factors that affect second-language acquisition. 
D)  There is too much scaffolding for English learners.

Question 2

Which communication strategy is used by students who alternate between two languages on the word, phrase, clause, or sentence level?

Accepted Answer

A)  code-switching 
B)  answering in unison 
C)  talking to self 
D)  anticipatory answers

Question 3

Which theory is associated with meaning-centered approaches to language learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  contrastive analysis 
B)  behaviorism 
C)  whole language 
D)  cognitivism

Exam 3: First- and Second-Language Development Related to Academic Achievement

Curriculum design is often at odds with the needs of English learners in what way?

Which communication strategy is used by students who alternate between two languages on the word, phrase, clause, or sentence level?

Which theory is associated with meaning-centered approaches to language learning?