An ELL joins the classroom mid-year. She appears to speak fluent English and participates well in class, yet struggles academically in reading and science. When questioned, the teacher learns that the student has only lived in America for 2 years. The student's academic struggles are likely the result of

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The FTCE Professional Education Test is a test of pedagogy and professional practices required in order to obtain a professional teacher certificate in Florida.. The FTCE Professional Education Test is a test of knowledge based on eight (8) competencies:

Instructional Design & Planning
Learning Environment
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Professional Improvement
Ethics & Professional Conduct
English-Language-Learners
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1. An ELL joins the classroom mid-year. She appears to speak fluent English and participates well in class, yet struggles academically in reading and science. When questioned, the teacher learns that the student has only lived in America for 2 years. The student's academic struggles are likely the result of