Question 1

In education, problems are often identified based on a _____________ between expectations for students and their actual performance.

Accepted Answer

discrepancy

Question 2

When a school district has a spring assessment of all students who will enter school the next fall, the school district is involved in collecting data for __________decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  referral 
B)  screening 
C)  eligibility 
D)  placement 
A)  referral 
B)  screening 
C)  eligibility 
D)  placement B

Question 3

Assessment occurring continuously or periodically to ensure students are acquiring the information and skills being taught is collected for a ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  resource allocation 
B)  program evaluation 
C)  progress monitoring 
D)  eligibility 
A)  resource allocation 
B)  program evaluation 
C)  progress monitoring 
D)  eligibility C

Question 4

A group of administrators implement a new curriculum at a specific school, then they collect information on student outcomes and teacher and student opinions. They are collecting data for a(n) __________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  program evaluation. 
B)  screening. 
C)  accountability. 
D)  referral. 
A)  program evaluation. 
B)  screening. 
C)  accountability. 
D)  referral.

Question 5

___________  is the major federal law which governs the delivery of elementary and secondary education.

Accepted Answer

No Child L

Question 6

States have academic content and performance ____________ that specify what students are expected to learn in reading, math, social studies, and science.

Accepted Answer

The answer of States have academic content and performance ____________...

Question 7

The Illinois State Department of Education reviews the results of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test to determine whether districts have made adequate yearly progress.  What kind of decision is the state department of education making? What kind of question is the department trying to answer?

Accepted Answer

accountability; is t

Question 8

Describe the general sequence of steps between identifying a problem during screening and periodically reviewing whether a student still qualifies for special education.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary, but should reflect the

Question 9

For a student to be declared eligible for special education services, it must be shown that the student

Accepted Answer

A)  has a diagnosed disability and needs special services to achieve educational outcomes. 
B)  has a disability. 
C)  had special learning needs. 
D)  has demonstrated a need for additional services for at least 6 months. 
A)  has a diagnosed disability and needs special services to achieve educational outcomes. 
B)  has a disability. 
C)  had special learning needs. 
D)  has demonstrated a need for additional services for at least 6 months.

Question 10

Assessment to determine eligibility for special education services usually happens

Accepted Answer

A)  before trying multiple interventions. 
B)  after trying multiple interventions. 
C)  at the same time as screening assessment. 
D)  after monitoring progress toward IEP goals. 
A)  before trying multiple interventions. 
B)  after trying multiple interventions. 
C)  at the same time as screening assessment. 
D)  after monitoring progress toward IEP goals.

Question 11

Classification standards for a single type of disability (for example, a learning disability) may be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  different in different states. 
B)  the same in different states because of IDEA requirements. 
C)  too restrictive. 
D)  the same as for other disabilities. 
A)  different in different states. 
B)  the same in different states because of IDEA requirements. 
C)  too restrictive. 
D)  the same as for other disabilities.

Question 12

What is the difference between nonsystematic and systematic observations? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

In a nonsystematic observation the obser

Question 13

Sheila has been classified as learning disabled. On the basis of the assessment data, Sheila's teacher decides to teach initial consonant sounds through the use of specific textbook pages, duplicating masters, and workbook pages. What kind of decision is Sheila's teacher making? What questions is the teacher trying to answer?

Accepted Answer

instructional planning and mod

Question 14

___________ decisions are made for groups rather than individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Program evaluation and accountability 
B)  Resource allocation and accountability 
C)  Instructional planning and program evaluation 
D)  Instructional planning and progress evaluation 
A)  Program evaluation and accountability 
B)  Resource allocation and accountability 
C)  Instructional planning and program evaluation 
D)  Instructional planning and progress evaluation

Question 15

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 called for renewed and intensified focus on ____________ and _____________. ​

Accepted Answer

assessment, accounta

Question 16

Deciding what to teach and how to teach, and communicating realistic expectations are all part of __________.

Accepted Answer

instructio

Question 17

Progress may be monitored toward ____________ or ___________.

Accepted Answer

individual goals, state standa

Question 18

A set of tasks or questions intended to elicit particular types of behaviors when presented under standardized conditions and to yield scores that have desirable psychometric properties is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A set of tasks or questions intended...

Question 19

___________ involves looking at the way students perform a variety of tasks in a variety of settings, the meaning of the performance, and the likely explanations for the performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ involves looking at the way students...

Question 20

The school nurse tested all kindergarten students with the Snellen chart. Parents of children who performed poorly were urged to see an eye specialist. What kind of decision was the nurse making? What question is the nurse trying to answer?

Accepted Answer

screening; do some s

Exam 2: Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

In education, problems are often identified based on a _____________ between expectations for students and their actual performance.

When a school district has a spring assessment of all students who will enter school the next fall, the school district is involved in collecting data for __________decisions.

Assessment occurring continuously or periodically to ensure students are acquiring the information and skills being taught is collected for a ________ decision.

A group of administrators implement a new curriculum at a specific school, then they collect information on student outcomes and teacher and student opinions. They are collecting data for a(n) __________ decision.

___________ is the major federal law which governs the delivery of elementary and secondary education.

States have academic content and performance ____________ that specify what students are expected to learn in reading, math, social studies, and science.

The Illinois State Department of Education reviews the results of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test to determine whether districts have made adequate yearly progress. What kind of decision is the state department of education making? What kind of question is the department trying to answer?

Describe the general sequence of steps between identifying a problem during screening and periodically reviewing whether a student still qualifies for special education.

For a student to be declared eligible for special education services, it must be shown that the student

Assessment to determine eligibility for special education services usually happens

Classification standards for a single type of disability (for example, a learning disability) may be described as

What is the difference between nonsystematic and systematic observations? Give an example of each.

___________ decisions are made for groups rather than individuals.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 called for renewed and intensified focus on ____________ and _____________. ​

Deciding what to teach and how to teach, and communicating realistic expectations are all part of __________.

Progress may be monitored toward ____________ or ___________.

A set of tasks or questions intended to elicit particular types of behaviors when presented under standardized conditions and to yield scores that have desirable psychometric properties is called a(n) __________.

___________ involves looking at the way students perform a variety of tasks in a variety of settings, the meaning of the performance, and the likely explanations for the performance.

The school nurse tested all kindergarten students with the Snellen chart. Parents of children who performed poorly were urged to see an eye specialist. What kind of decision was the nurse making? What question is the nurse trying to answer?

Assessment in Social and Educational Contexts

Laws, Ethical Codes, and Standards

Test Scores and How to Use Them

Technical Adequacy: Reliability and Validity

Cultural and Linguistic Considerations

Using Test Adaptations and Accommodations

Teacher-Made Tests of Achievement

Assessing Behavior Through Observation

Monitoring Student Progress Toward Instructional Goals

Managing Classroom Assessment

Response to Intervention Rti and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Mtss

How to Evaluate a Test

Assessment of Academic Achievement With Multi-Skill Devices

Using Diagnostic Reading Measures

Using Diagnostic Mathematics Measures

Using Measures of Written Language

Using Measures of Intelligence

Using Measures of Social and Emotional Behavior

Making Instructional Decisions

Making Special Education Eligibility Decisions

Making Decisions About Participation in Accountability Programs

Collaborative Team Decision-Making

Filters

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 called for renewed and intensified focus on and _.

Progress may be monitored toward __ or _.