Meeting the Standardized Test Requirements

A Discussion of the High School Scope and Sequence and Instructional Strategies

Presenters: Pat Lo (Asian Languages Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center), Yuqing Hong (NYC Department of Education), Henry Ruan (Lower East Side Preparatory High School), DanMei Wu (Medgar Evers College Preparatory School)

Description:

A panel of experienced Chinese language teachers and administrators will share effective instructional strategies that are hands-on and interactive for learning the Chinese language.  This session features an overview of the three major standardized exams: New York State Regents, SAT II, and AP exams. Participants will also learn about a grades 9-12 scope and sequence framework that guides instruction in order to help students develop prerequisite skills needed in the standardized exams. 

Time allocation:

Pat Lo, Intro: 5-10 min

Yuqing: Scope and sequence: 10 min

Henry: 25- 30 min

Danmei: 25 - 30 min

Q and A: 10-20 min