Formal procedures of assessment are less structured and include inventories, such as teacher made spelling quiz or arithmetic worksheet. correct answers False
Curriculum-based assessment techniques assess school skills directly. Their content is determined by the standard school curriculum or th...
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Formal procedures of assessment are less structured and include inventories, such as teacher
made spelling quiz or arithmetic worksheet. correct answers False
Curriculum-based assessment techniques assess school skills directly. Their content is
determined by the standard school curriculum or the special course of study designed to meet the
needs of a particular student with a disability. correct answers True
The most common reason students are referred for psychological or educational assessment is
that a teacher or parent believes that they are not performing as well as could be expected
academically. correct answers True
Curriculum-based assessment includes: direct observation and analysis of the learning
environment; analysis of the processes used by students in approaching tasks; examination of
pupil products; and control and arrangement of tasks for students. correct answers TRUE
Typically, when a student is to be placed in a special education program, an individually
administered test is not required by law. correct answers False
Norm-referenced tests compare an individual's performance to the performance of his or her
peers. correct answers True
In the schools we specify and verify problems in three areas: academic, behavior, and physical.
correct answers True
Assessment is the process of collecting data for the purpose of specifying and verifying problems
and making decisions about students? correct answers True
Informal procedures of assessment are standardized, normative tests that provide information
about a student's standing in relation to other students. correct answers False
In criterion- referenced measurement the emphasis is on assessing specific and relevant
behaviors that have been mastered. correct answers True
Age and grade scores only appear to provide precise information about a student's developmental
or instructional level correct answers True
A percentile rank of 73 indicates the student answered 73% of the questions correctly. correct
answers False
The potential for bias in assessment is limited to the selection and administration of norm-
referenced tests. correct answers FALSE
Raw scores are the last to be computed. correct answers False
, The average range of performance is the standard score range within two standard deviations of
the test's mean. correct answers False
The form on which the tester records the responses of the student is called the test protocol
correct answers True
Administering tests by computer is preferred because it keeps students motivated. correct
answers False
Raw scores are used to determine derived scores. correct answers True
If a second grade student scores a grade equivalent of 4.7 in arithmetic, we can assume the
student has the prerequisites for fourth grade math. correct answers False
The level at which we can assume that the student would answer all easier items correctly, were
these administered, is the basal. correct answers True
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) required plans from each state in establishing
achievement standards and developing annual tests to monitor progress. correct answers True
Alternative assessments usually take less time to administer and score. correct answers False
A positive behavioral support plan is required for all students with identified special needs.
correct answers False
Scoring standards used in portfolio assessments are called rubrics. correct answers True
When planning the use of portfolio assessments, it is important to determine the purpose of the
portfolio and set goals. correct answers True
Behavior is often considered in relation to three factors: setting events, antecedents, and
consequences. correct answers True
Students with disabilities are exempt from state and district wide assessments. correct answers
False
Informal assessment has always been preferred to formal tests in special education and the has
not changed. correct answers TRUE
Functional assessment is used to determine the effectiveness of task related instruction. correct
answers False
The most common strategy used for determining eligibility for special education is curriculum-
based assessment. correct answers False
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