Question 1

The four types of assessment that are most commonly used in schools are

Accepted Answer

A)  record review, phrenology, observations, and tests. 
B)  record review, observations, interviews, and tests. 
C)  record review, professional judgment, observations, and tests. 
D)  record review, introspection, observations, and tests. 
A)  record review, phrenology, observations, and tests. 
B)  record review, observations, interviews, and tests. 
C)  record review, professional judgment, observations, and tests. 
D)  record review, introspection, observations, and tests.

Question 2

The special-education teacher, classroom teacher, diagnostician, and school principal review Ben's assessment data in order to determine whether Ben is eligible for special education services. What kind of decision are they making? What question are they trying to answer?

Accepted Answer

eligibility; does Be

Question 3

If schools fail to demonstrate that their students are making ____________ under NCLB, then sanctions are applied.

Accepted Answer

adequate y

Question 4

Preschool for all, federal funding to increase student competence in math and science, and implementation of positive behavior support programs are all examples of ___________ in schools.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preschool for all, federal funding to increase...

Question 5

The major kinds of decisions for which assessments are given include

Accepted Answer

A)  referral, eligibility, academic, behavioral. 
B)  prereferral, IAT, LRE, LEP. 
C)  referral, LRE, accountability, input. 
D)  progress monitoring, screening, instructional planning, eligibility for special education. 
A)  referral, eligibility, academic, behavioral. 
B)  prereferral, IAT, LRE, LEP. 
C)  referral, LRE, accountability, input. 
D)  progress monitoring, screening, instructional planning, eligibility for special education.

Question 6

Specific goals and objectives for students receiving special education services are found in their ___________.

Accepted Answer

Individual

Question 7

________ and ________ are important decisions made in instructional planning. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Where to teach, how to teach 
B)  What to teach, how to teach 
C)  Who to teach, where to teach 
D)  When to teach, where to teach 
A)  Where to teach, how to teach 
B)  What to teach, how to teach 
C)  Who to teach, where to teach 
D)  When to teach, where to teach

Question 8

When schools assess all students to identify potential problems, they are engaging in _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When schools assess all students to identify...

Question 9

A(n) __________ uses cumulative records, and it helps the assessor know when problems first appear and what has been attempted so far.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ uses cumulative records, and it...

Question 10

An observation in which the observer sets out to observe one or more precisely defined behavior is a(n) __________ observation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An observation in which the observer sets...

Question 11

A __________ decides whether students are entitled to special education services.

Accepted Answer

A)  school psychologist 
B)  special education team 
C)  school leadership team 
D)  multidisciplinary team 
A)  school psychologist 
B)  special education team 
C)  school leadership team 
D)  multidisciplinary team

Question 12

Schools must provide multiple levels of support to enable each individual student to be successful in attaining the _________ as required by state and federal regulations.

Accepted Answer

common cor

Question 13

Assessment in educational settings may focus on the domains in which teachers provide interventions-academic, __________, and physical domains.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assessment in educational settings may focus on...

Question 14

Leah is a 1st grade student who struggles with basic math facts.  Every week, Leah's teacher takes data on her performance in this area to help identify whether she is meeting individual goals.  What kind of decision is her teacher making? What question is the teacher trying to answer?

Accepted Answer

progress monitoring;

Question 15

A team of professionals that decides to provide special-education services to a student is making a(n) _____ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  referral 
B)  eligibility 
C)  instructional planning 
D)  pupil progress 
A)  referral 
B)  eligibility 
C)  instructional planning 
D)  pupil progress

Question 16

A major provision of No Child Left Behind is

Accepted Answer

A)  teacher bonuses based on student performance. 
B)  funding for special education services. 
C)  mandatory universal screening in the area of reading. 
D)  use of evidence-based instructional practices. 
A)  teacher bonuses based on student performance. 
B)  funding for special education services. 
C)  mandatory universal screening in the area of reading. 
D)  use of evidence-based instructional practices.

Question 17

List the seven different types of decisions that can be made using assessment information.

Accepted Answer

Screening, progress monitoring

Question 18

List and describe the four ways of collecting assessment information.

Accepted Answer

Record Review: Review of student cumulat

Exam 2: Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

The four types of assessment that are most commonly used in schools are

The special-education teacher, classroom teacher, diagnostician, and school principal review Ben's assessment data in order to determine whether Ben is eligible for special education services. What kind of decision are they making? What question are they trying to answer?

If schools fail to demonstrate that their students are making ____________ under NCLB, then sanctions are applied.

Preschool for all, federal funding to increase student competence in math and science, and implementation of positive behavior support programs are all examples of ___________ in schools.

The major kinds of decisions for which assessments are given include

Specific goals and objectives for students receiving special education services are found in their ___________.

________ and ________ are important decisions made in instructional planning. ​

When schools assess all students to identify potential problems, they are engaging in _____________.

A(n) __________ uses cumulative records, and it helps the assessor know when problems first appear and what has been attempted so far.

An observation in which the observer sets out to observe one or more precisely defined behavior is a(n) __________ observation.

A __________ decides whether students are entitled to special education services.

Schools must provide multiple levels of support to enable each individual student to be successful in attaining the _________ as required by state and federal regulations.

Assessment in educational settings may focus on the domains in which teachers provide interventions-academic, __________, and physical domains.

Leah is a 1st grade student who struggles with basic math facts. Every week, Leah's teacher takes data on her performance in this area to help identify whether she is meeting individual goals. What kind of decision is her teacher making? What question is the teacher trying to answer?

A team of professionals that decides to provide special-education services to a student is making a(n) _____ decision.

A major provision of No Child Left Behind is

List the seven different types of decisions that can be made using assessment information.

List and describe the four ways of collecting assessment information.

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

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and are important decisions made in instructional planning.