Analyzing Reasons for Poor Test Performance in LEP Students

What should teachers do in order to accommodate LEP students according to the text?

Why is using uniform and standardized assessment methods considered unfair for LEP students?

What is one challenge associated with using authentic assessment methods according to the text?

Why is it important for teachers to embrace the differences that all children bring with them?

What type of assessment is considered fair?

What may result from teachers failing to note cultural and linguistic differences in LEP children according to the text?

What is one of the goals of authentic assessment according to the text?

What distinguishes authentic assessment from traditional assessment?

Why did the US Supreme Court rule that 'equal' education was not always fair in the Lau vs. Nichols case?

What role does higher-order thinking play in authentic assessment?

How does authentic assessment relate to classroom learning according to the text?

'Fair is not always equal' is a statement that originated from which legal case?

What type of authentic assessment involves teachers observing student attention, response to instructional materials, or interactions with other students?

Which authentic assessment method involves students completing a project in a content area, either individually or in pairs?

In which type of assessment would a student be asked to respond in writing to open-ended questions?

Which assessment method involves a teacher asking students questions about personal background, activities, readings, and interests?

Which authentic assessment type can be observed in an informal and relaxed context over successive days with each student?

What type of assessment allows teachers to determine reading comprehension, reading strategies, and language development through students producing written documents?

What is the primary reason a student might do poorly on a test according to the text?

Why is authentic assessment recommended for LEP students based on the text?

What does authentic assessment aim to reflect about student learning according to the text?

Which type of assessments are described as heavily language dependent in the text?

What may a student have known but still struggled with during a test?

What would be a possible reason for a student who knows how to answer in English but still provides incorrect or incomplete answers according to the text?

What is the primary issue with content assessments for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students?

How might a hands-on assessment through experimentation or pictures help LEP students demonstrate their content knowledge?

What does the text imply about traditional testing situations for LEP students?

What might be a reason for providing additional time for LEP students during assessments?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main point of the text?

Based on the text, which of the following statements is true about authentic forms of assessment for LEP students?