ILEARN Indiana Academic Standards 3

Question 1

The Language strand in Indiana Academic Standards for ELA specifically addresses which skills?

Accepted Answer

Conventions of standard English grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and vocabulary acquisition

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Memorizing definitions of parts of speech only

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Typing speed and keyboarding accuracy

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Oral reading fluency measured by words per minute

Question 2

When Indiana Academic Standards refer to 'text complexity,' what does this mean for ILEARN assessment?

Accepted Answer

Texts should be appropriately challenging using both quantitative readability measures and qualitative factors

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Texts should be as simple as possible so all students can access them

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Text complexity only applies to informational texts, not literary texts

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Text complexity is determined solely by word count

Question 3

Indiana Academic Standards for mathematics in grades K–5 place the greatest emphasis on which foundational areas?

Accepted Answer

Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, and fractions

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Advanced geometry and formal proofs

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Statistics and data analysis exclusively

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Calculator proficiency and technology use

Question 4

How do Indiana Academic Standards address the relationship between reading and writing?

Accepted Answer

Standards integrate reading and writing by requiring students to write about texts they read and use textual evidence

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Reading and writing are treated as completely separate subjects with no connection

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Writing standards only apply to creative tasks, not written responses to reading

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Students write about personal experiences only, not in response to texts

Question 5

Which science and engineering practice is emphasized in Indiana Academic Standards for science at all grade levels?

Accepted Answer

Asking questions and defining problems, then planning and carrying out investigations

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Memorizing the periodic table of elements by Grade 5

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Using only teacher-approved lab procedures without modification

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Focusing exclusively on reading science textbooks and answering questions

Question 6

According to Indiana Academic Standards, what role do speaking and listening skills play in ELA instruction?

Accepted Answer

Students must demonstrate collaborative discussion skills and clearly present information to audiences at all grade levels

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Speaking and listening are only assessed in elementary grades

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These skills are optional and assessed only when technology is available

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Speaking and listening standards apply exclusively to English Language Learners

Question 7

On what schedule does Indiana review and revise its Academic Standards?

Accepted Answer

On a regular cycle, typically every five to six years, to keep standards current and relevant

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Every year based solely on statewide ILEARN test scores

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Never — the standards adopted in 2014 are permanent by state law

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Whenever the federal government issues new education mandates