EAL Definitions and English Proficiency Levels

What percentage of vocabulary in a text must a student know to derive a general meaning of the text?

98-100%
95-98% (correct)
80-90%
90-95%

What is the primary challenge faced by EAL pupils in terms of word comprehension?

Not having the opportunity to practice speaking
Having a limited vocabulary in their native language
Having a different learning style
Not knowing specific English words (correct)

How many word families are estimated to be part of academic vocabulary?

3000-5000
1000-3000
About 7000 (correct)
500-1000

What is the relationship between language comprehension and language production in EAL students?

Language comprehension is typically better than language production (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential solution to the problem of EAL students not knowing specific English words?

Hiring a teacher who also speaks Spanish (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an additional challenge that non-native speakers face when dealing with language comprehension?

Coping with accents and dialects (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Demie and Lewis (2018), what is an additional difficulty that EAL pupils may face?

Poverty and recent entry to the country (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the finding regarding the academic achievement of EAL pupils in 2016?

EAL pupils had an identical Attainment 8 score to the national average (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend observed in the attainment gap between EAL pupils and their peers?

The attainment gap decreases with grade level (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which subject is the attainment gap lower for EAL pupils compared to their peers?

Maths (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criterion for defining a pupil as having English as an additional language (EAL)?

Exposure to a language other than English during early development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between EAL and Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

EAL is not considered SEN, but may require additional support (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of EAL pupils in the US compared to the UK?

A dominant first language that makes interventions more feasible (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the large variation in English proficiency levels among EAL pupils?

Variation in first language spoken (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend observed in the proportion of EAL pupils in recent years?

A gradual increase (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to provide support for EAL pupils?

Due to the large variation in first language spoken (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a strong predictor of performance in national tests at age 11 and public examinations at age 16?

English fluency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend observed in EAL pupils who are fluent in English?

They outperform their English monolingual peers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommendation of the DfE (2012) for supporting EAL pupils?

English-only approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of language-focused interventions for EAL pupils?

Enhanced vocabulary (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect size of teaching vocabulary during shared reading?

Small to medium (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of literacy-focused interventions?

Reading comprehension and writing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of teacher CPD on EAL pupils?

Small to medium effect sizes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion about vocabulary instruction for EAL pupils?

It seems to be the most effective approach (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of research in the UK context?

US studies may not generalize well to the UK context (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern about EAL pupil support efforts?

They are limited to CPD materials on EAL for teachers (B) Signup and view all the answers