When learning English, proficiency in conversational language ...

[daltonest1984]

When learning English, proficiency in conversational language precedes vocabulary development in content areas.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

What data would you gather to determine a student's vocabulary development? How would you apply what you have discovered from the data to develop instructional plans?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Qarqy]

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Data available to teachers include formal assessments such as state assessments and standardized reading tests. For in-depth data, the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test gives a wealth of information. Informal teacher observations are also informative; listening to students talk in class discussions and asking students to retell a short section of text after reading gives a clear indication of how much of the text vocabulary they have grasped. Content area vocabulary development can be assessed using concept clustering activities.
The data collected and analyzed drives instructional planning. Instructional decisions should be based upon evaluation of data.