Less-Commonly Taught Languages
in Selected Elementary and Secondary Schools in California

[Table 12]
Factor Analysis of the "Language Learning Strategies" Scale
by Students Enrolled in Fourth through Twelfth Grade



ITEM
Factor Loading
Factor1Factor2Factor3
I memorize dialogues and say them outloud or act them out..618.164.164
I create original dialogues in the language..564.430.009
I repeat what the teacher says in the language..529.066.337
I physically act out new words..525.142.058
I use a mental image to learn a new word..449.226.132
I create a sentence using new words..404.369.113
I use flashcards to learn new vocabulary words.389.146.144
I read newspapers / books in the language..162.769.162
I speak the language outside the classroom with my friends..264.613.063
I write notes, letters, or compositions in the language..431.519.050
I watch TV programs or movies in the language..094.469.133
I ask the teacher translate things from the target language to English..175.035.898
I try to translate things from the language to English..238.308.460
Eigen Value3.8071.0020.579
Predicted Variance
41.447%



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Cover Page and Directory
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Description of Evaluation Activities
Chapter 3: Portfolios as Assessment Devices
Chapter 4: Oral Proficiency Assessment Results
Chapter 5: Student and Parent Questionnaire Survey Results (Part A)
Chapter 5: Student and Parent Questionnaire Survey Results (Part B)
Chapter 6: Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of the Program
References
Appendices

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