AECTP Diversity in Education 3

Question 1

Under Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools are primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring English Language Learners attain English proficiency and meet academic standards

Answer

Title III holds schools accountable for ELLs' progress toward English proficiency and academic achievement in content areas.

Question 2

A teacher is designing a unit on the Civil Rights Movement. To best reflect diverse perspectives, the teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Include primary sources from grassroots activists, women, and local community members

Answer

Including primary sources from a range of participants broadens the historical narrative and validates multiple voices within the movement.

Question 3

Which practice most effectively reduces stereotype threat for underrepresented students in STEM?

Accepted Answer

Providing role models who share students' identities and have succeeded in STEM

Answer

Identity-congruent role models directly counter the fear of confirming negative stereotypes by demonstrating that success is attainable.

Question 4

A student recently arrived from another country is placed in a mainstream classroom. The school's first obligation under federal law is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the student's English proficiency and provide appropriate language support services

Answer

Under Lau v. Nichols and subsequent federal law, schools must identify ELL students and provide meaningful language support without delay.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of differentiation based on student readiness rather than student identity?

Accepted Answer

Offering tiered tasks so students who demonstrate mastery can extend their learning

Answer

Tiered tasks based on demonstrated mastery differentiate by readiness, which is flexible and evidence-based, not tied to demographic identity.

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