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Improving Cognitive/Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) of Low-Achieving Sixth Grade Students: A Catalyst for Improving Proficiency Scores?
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Grigorenko, Margaret Crook – Online Submission, 2005
Cognitive/Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is a construct developed by linguists that distinguishes everyday conversational language and language used in literature and on academic tests. The "No Child Left Behind Act" has created impetus for scientifically researched pedagogy that serves to increase academic achievement of groups…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Grade 6, Achievement Tests, Academic Discourse