Question 1

Educational decisions should be guided by the use of ________ data, not subjective preference.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Educational decisions should be guided by the...

Question 2

The text provided guidelines for summarizing assessment information in a written report.   Which of the following was NOT a recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearly convey your level of certainty 
B)  Use professional and technical terminology 
C)  Focus on relevant information 
D)  Make data-based recommendations 
A)  Clearly convey your level of certainty 
B)  Use professional and technical terminology 
C)  Focus on relevant information 
D)  Make data-based recommendations

Question 3

A team of educational professionals and parents meet to discuss the results of the special education evaluation for a first grade student named Dennis.  Based on the assessment results, they determine that Dennis demonstrates the characteristics of a student with autism and is in need of special education services.  What type of school team probably made this type of decision?

Accepted Answer

Multidisci

Question 4

What term is used to describe the tendency for group members to agree with the majority opinion regardless of whether it is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group polarization 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Group opinion 
D)  Team thinking 
A)  Group polarization 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Group opinion 
D)  Team thinking

Question 5

In schools, important decisions are made by _______ of individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In schools, important decisions are made by...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote effective communication with parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicate using technical language as much as possible. 
B)  Clearly explain the purpose of assessment activities and possible outcomes. 
C)  Schedule meetings to facilitate parent attendance. 
D)  Translate assessment information and team communications as needed. 
A)  Communicate using technical language as much as possible. 
B)  Clearly explain the purpose of assessment activities and possible outcomes. 
C)  Schedule meetings to facilitate parent attendance. 
D)  Translate assessment information and team communications as needed.

Question 7

All states have laws requiring ___________ screening of school-age children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All states have laws requiring ___________ screening...

Question 8

When communicating with parents, it is important to be aware of how __________ differences may impact the understanding of assessment information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When communicating with parents, it is important...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a part of the problem-solving process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define the problem 
B)  Analyze the problem 
C)  Implement an intervention 
D)  Refer student for special education evaluation 
A)  Define the problem 
B)  Analyze the problem 
C)  Implement an intervention 
D)  Refer student for special education evaluation

Question 10

What type of data should guide decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Objective 
B)  Subjective 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Structured 
A)  Objective 
B)  Subjective 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Structured

Question 11

Katie is a second grade student who is struggling with early literacy skills as measured by benchmark data.  The school team, including her parents, meets to discuss her progress individually.  Based on the benchmark data, classroom assessments, and a standardized reading achievement test administered by the reading specialist, they decide that she is having difficulty with her early phonics skills.  It is decided that Katie will receive an additional 20 minutes each day of instruction in letter-sound correspondence, and her progress will be monitored.  The team will meet again in six weeks to evaluate the plan. What type of school team probably made this type of decision?

Accepted Answer

Interventi

Question 12

________ refers to the tendency of teams to gravitate towards the majority opinion regardless of whether it is accurate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the tendency of teams...

Question 13

What is one way for teams to promote continuous improvement in their functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  To the extent possible, keep the same person in the role of facilitator 
B)  Examine AYP data on a yearly basis 
C)  Regularly evaluate team outcomes and processes 
D)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  To the extent possible, keep the same person in the role of facilitator 
B)  Examine AYP data on a yearly basis 
C)  Regularly evaluate team outcomes and processes 
D)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 14

When communicating information to parents, what is best practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus only on a child's strengths 
B)  Always begin meetings with a child's weaknesses and then communicate their strengths. 
C)  Communicate both the child's strengths and weaknesses 
D)  Only address the concerns that the parents notice at home. 
A)  Focus only on a child's strengths 
B)  Always begin meetings with a child's weaknesses and then communicate their strengths. 
C)  Communicate both the child's strengths and weaknesses 
D)  Only address the concerns that the parents notice at home.

Question 15

In most states, how often do IEP Teams meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annually 
B)  Twice a year 
C)  Monthly 
D)  Weekly 
A)  Annually 
B)  Twice a year 
C)  Monthly 
D)  Weekly

Question 16

___________ information means ascertaining or confirming the information's truth, accuracy, or correctness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ information means ascertaining or confirming the...

Question 17

_______ and _______ are often the members of teams who have the least knowledge and skill in understanding assessment.

Accepted Answer

Parents; g

Question 18

Teams should regularly _______ team outcomes and processes to promote continuous improvement in team functioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teams should regularly _______ team outcomes and...

Educational decisions should be guided by the use of ________ data, not subjective preference.

The text provided guidelines for summarizing assessment information in a written report. Which of the following was NOT a recommendation?

What term is used to describe the tendency for group members to agree with the majority opinion regardless of whether it is accurate?

In schools, important decisions are made by _______ of individuals.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote effective communication with parents?

All states have laws requiring ___________ screening of school-age children.

When communicating with parents, it is important to be aware of how __________ differences may impact the understanding of assessment information.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the problem-solving process?

What type of data should guide decision-making?

________ refers to the tendency of teams to gravitate towards the majority opinion regardless of whether it is accurate.

What is one way for teams to promote continuous improvement in their functioning?

When communicating information to parents, what is best practice?

In most states, how often do IEP Teams meet?

___________ information means ascertaining or confirming the information's truth, accuracy, or correctness.

_ and _ are often the members of teams who have the least knowledge and skill in understanding assessment.

Teams should regularly _______ team outcomes and processes to promote continuous improvement in team functioning.

Assessment in Social and Educational Contexts

Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

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

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Exam 23: Collaborative Team Decision-Making

Educational decisions should be guided by the use of ________ data, not subjective preference.

The text provided guidelines for summarizing assessment information in a written report. Which of the following was NOT a recommendation?

What term is used to describe the tendency for group members to agree with the majority opinion regardless of whether it is accurate?

In schools, important decisions are made by _______ of individuals.

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote effective communication with parents?

All states have laws requiring ___________ screening of school-age children.

When communicating with parents, it is important to be aware of how __________ differences may impact the understanding of assessment information.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the problem-solving process?

What type of data should guide decision-making?

________ refers to the tendency of teams to gravitate towards the majority opinion regardless of whether it is accurate.

What is one way for teams to promote continuous improvement in their functioning?

When communicating information to parents, what is best practice?

In most states, how often do IEP Teams meet?

___________ information means ascertaining or confirming the information's truth, accuracy, or correctness.

_______ and _______ are often the members of teams who have the least knowledge and skill in understanding assessment.

Teams should regularly _______ team outcomes and processes to promote continuous improvement in team functioning.

Assessment in Social and Educational Contexts

Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

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

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_ and _ are often the members of teams who have the least knowledge and skill in understanding assessment.