Exam 2: Steps in the Assessment Process

Which step in the assessment process is most closely associated with child study teams?

Which step in the assessment process relies on brief tests,rating scales, checklists,and observation techniques?

When Mrs.Bosque uses assessment information to develop objectives and establish learning priorities she is operating at which level of assessment?

What type tests are used in the process of conducing comprehensive assessment to determine if a student qualifies and can benefit from special education and related services?

Which of the following is the first step in the assessment process for students with special needs?

Have students conduct an Internet search to obtain information about one of the elements in the Response to Intervention (RtI)Model: Universal Screening,Tier 1 Instruction,Tier 2 Intervention,and Tier 3 Intensive Intervention.Students may complete this activity individually or in small groups.If conducted as a group learning activity,have the groups present their findings to the class.

Which of the following guides instructional intervention and progress measuring for students with disabilities?

Which step in the assessment process answers the following question,"What learning objectives are appropriate for the student?"

Which of the following is the second step in the assessment process for students with special needs?

Which step in the assessment process answers the following question,"Does a problem exist that requires further assessment?"

Compare and contrast the assessment instruments used in the eligibility stage of the assessment process with the assessment instruments used in the instructional intervention stage.What types of assessment instruments are used in each stage? How are they the same? How are they different? What are the limitations of the assessment instruments used in each stage?

What is the diagnostic-prescriptive model of assessment,and how does it serve as the basis for developing IEPs.In your answer include a practical example to illustrate why the model may be described as the test-teach-test-teach method.

Invite a member of the local school district's assessment team to class to share information about one of the steps in the assessment process.For example,a school psychologist could answer questions about assessment in the determining eligibility process,a child find specialist could answer questions about preschool screening,or a leader of a child study team could respond to questions about universal screening.

Compare and contrast the assessment instruments used in the screening stage of the assessment process with the assessment instruments used in the eligibility stage.What types of assessment instruments are used in each stage? How are they the same? How are they different? What are the limitations of the assessment instruments used in each stage?

Measuring and evaluating student progress involves ongoing evaluation and periodic measurement of overall progress.Give examples of the types of assessment used to evaluate (a)student progress on daily lessons, (b)student progress over time,and (c)the general progress of individuals and groups of students.

Which step in the assessment process relies heavily on informal,curriculum- based assessment and measurement?

Which step in the assessment process answers the following question,"Does the student have a disability?"

What is another name for the test-teach-test-teach model?

Which step in the assessment process answers the following question,"Is the student achieving the IEP goals?"

Which of the following is the last step in the assessment process for students with special needs?