Exam 5: Selecting and Using Assessment Instruments

Which of the following statements best describes Tests in Print?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about sources for locating appropriate tests?

What is the best description of anecdotal assessment information?

What is the best definition of accommodations in testing? Why are accommodations in testing important for students with special needs?

Which of the following is one of the most commonly used test accommodations?

Have students identify a test of interest to them and review the information on the web site of the test publisher to find information about the test that is useful in using it with students who have special needs.Have students identify the information provided including the information most valuable in making test evaluation and selection decisions?

Hold a test review seminar using the Assessment Instrument Review Form and specimen copies of some of the most widely used individually-administered achievement tests.The Peabody Individual Achievement Test - Revised/Normative Update and the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement,Second Edition are examples of suitable instruments for the seminar.Have students use the Review Form to review instruments such as these and similar tools.When the seminar groups have completed their reviews,have each group present their findings and conclusions.

Which of the following best describes the types of assessment decisions made by teachers of students with disabilities?

According to the report writing principles,which score is usually the best one to include in most evaluation reports?

The Assessment Instrument Review Form lists many of the most important considerations in the process of giving and scoring tests.Which of the items on the Checklist do you think are the most important (select five)? Describe why you selected each of these items.

What information about tests available from in Mental Measurements Yearbook? How should you use the information in this source to help make test selection and evaluation decisions?

Which of the following is the best source of information about the features and benefits of a particular test?

Demonstrate administration and scoring of an individually-administered diagnostic achievement test with a child who has special needs.During demonstration have the students use the Assessment Proficiency Checklist to evaluate the administration of the test.After the demonstration share the testing results and discuss the appropriate interpretation and use of the scores from the test.

In general,what is the optimal length of testing sessions with students who have special needs?

When students need help during assessment,teachers often use different levels of prompting to provide appropriate assistance.What is the name of this method?

Which of the following source of information provides critical reviews of tests?

Which publication includes two professional reviews of each test with timely,consumer-oriented information that promotes and encourages informed test selection?

Among the many considerations in selecting and evaluating assessment tools,which of the following should be the primary consideration?

The Assessment Analysis Checklist lists many of the most important considerations in the process of giving and scoring tests.Which of the items on the Checklist do you think are the most important (select five)? Describe why you selected each of these items.

Which of the following statements best describes Mental Measurements Yearbook?