CAASPP CAASPP Speaking and Listening

Question 1

Which skill is most important when a student is asked to collaborate with peers during a CAASPP-aligned speaking and listening task?

Accepted Answer

Actively listening and responding to others' ideas

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Reading silently

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Writing detailed notes only

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Memorizing a speech

Question 2

A student is presenting an argument to the class. According to California ELA standards, what should the student do to make the presentation most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use relevant evidence and clear reasoning to support claims

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Read directly from notes without eye contact

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Speak as quickly as possible

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Avoid using any visuals or multimedia

Question 3

During a class discussion about a text, a student says, 'I agree with Maria's point, and I want to add that…'. What does this response demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Building on a classmate's contribution

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Off-topic thinking

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Disagreeing politely

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Summarizing the teacher's lesson

Question 4

Which type of language is most appropriate when delivering a formal presentation in a CAASPP performance task context?

Accepted Answer

Formal English and domain-specific vocabulary

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Slang and informal expressions

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Only simple one-syllable words

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Text message abbreviations

Question 5

A student listens to a speaker and then summarizes the main points accurately. Which standard does this behavior reflect?

Accepted Answer

Comprehension and collaboration through active listening

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Narrative writing

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Mathematical reasoning

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Research and inquiry

Question 6

What is the purpose of asking clarifying questions during a class discussion as assessed by CAASPP performance tasks?

Accepted Answer

To deepen understanding and gather more information

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To derail the discussion

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To show disagreement with the speaker

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To fill time when nothing else is said