EAL Definitions and English Proficiency Levels
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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?

    <p>Language comprehension is typically better than language production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hiring a teacher who also speaks Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Coping with accents and dialects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Poverty and recent entry to the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>EAL pupils had an identical Attainment 8 score to the national average</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The attainment gap decreases with grade level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maths</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exposure to a language other than English during early development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>EAL is not considered SEN, but may require additional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A dominant first language that makes interventions more feasible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Variation in first language spoken</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A gradual increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to provide support for EAL pupils?

    <p>Due to the large variation in first language spoken</p> 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?

    <p>English fluency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They outperform their English monolingual peers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>English-only approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhanced vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Small to medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of literacy-focused interventions?

    <p>Reading comprehension and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of teacher CPD on EAL pupils?

    <p>Small to medium effect sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conclusion about vocabulary instruction for EAL pupils?

    <p>It seems to be the most effective approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of research in the UK context?

    <p>US studies may not generalize well to the UK context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern about EAL pupil support efforts?

    <p>They are limited to CPD materials on EAL for teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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