CALT Academic Language Therapy 4

Question 1

Which principle underlies the use of simultaneous multisensory instruction in academic language therapy?

Accepted Answer

Engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways strengthens memory traces

Answer

Simultaneous multisensory instruction reinforces neural connections by engaging multiple sensory pathways at once, improving retention for all learners.

Question 2

A CALT is designing a scope and sequence for phonics instruction. Which skill should be introduced LAST?

Accepted Answer

Multisyllabic words with Latin and Greek roots

Answer

Multisyllabic words with Latin and Greek roots represent advanced morphological knowledge introduced after basic phonics patterns are mastered.

Question 3

When conducting a reading fluency assessment, which measure provides the most direct indicator of automaticity?

Accepted Answer

Words correct per minute (WCPM)

Answer

Words correct per minute directly measures the speed and accuracy that characterize automatic word recognition, the hallmark of reading fluency.

Question 4

A student consistently reads 'was' as 'saw' and 'on' as 'no.' This pattern most likely reflects difficulty with:

Accepted Answer

Directionality and visual processing

Answer

Reversals of whole words indicate directionality confusion, a visual processing pattern common in early or struggling readers.

Question 5

Which type of knowledge does a student apply when recognizing that 'unhappy,' 'unkind,' and 'untrue' all share the same prefix meaning?

Accepted Answer

Morphological awareness

Answer

Recognizing shared prefix meaning across words is an application of morphological awareness, the understanding of meaningful word parts.

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT Academic Language Therapy 4