Question 1

Evaluating reading skills by asking a college student to read an article in a scholarly journal is an example of

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Asking a college student to read an article in a scholarly journal is an example of authentic assessment, which involves evaluating a student's ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations. This type of assessment can provide a more accurate picture of a student's abilities than more artificial assessments like multiple choice tests or rote memorization exercises.

Question 2

The Advanced Placement program developed by the College Entrance Examination Board provides qualified high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.Such credits are earned by means of

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The College Board provides AP exams that measure specific achievement in various subjects. A student's score on an AP exam can earn them college credit, depending on the policies of their chosen college or university. The other answer choices are not applicable to the AP program.

Question 3

Diagnostic tests are MOST typically used to

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Diagnostic tests are often used in education settings to identify specific areas of weakness or difficulty for students, which can help guide targeted interventions or accommodations. While they may also be used in other contexts such as employment or military screening, identifying academic difficulties is the most common use.

Question 4

The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test,Third Edition (WIAT-III)is appropriate for which age range?

Accepted Answer

The WIAT-III is appropriate for preschool through adult ages, making option C the correct answer.

Question 5

The BEST approach to diagnosing a specific learning ability would be for the examiner to

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Administering a psychoeducational test, conducting a parent interview, and reviewing past assessments and interventions all provide important information for diagnosing a specific learning ability. Therefore, utilizing all of these approaches together would provide the most comprehensive and accurate diagnosis.

Question 6

According to your text,the preschool period is

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Question 7

Research on the CBCL analyzed parent ratings of over 58,000 teenagers.The data

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The research analyzed parent ratings of over 58,000 teenagers and found support for the eight-syndrome structure of the CBCL instrument. The other options (A, B, D) are either not mentioned in the research or are not supported by the data.

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of the achievement areas tapped on the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test,Third Edition (WIAT-III)?

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The WIAT-III assesses a variety of achievement areas, including reading, math, written language, oral language, and listening comprehension. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option C correctly identifies that the WIAT-III includes a component designed to assess skill in listening.

Question 9

Curriculum-based assessment refers to the assessment of

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Curriculum-based assessment is directly related to the material taught in the classroom. It is designed to evaluate a student's performance based on the curriculum and standards set by the teacher or school district.

Question 10

The CRS-R is particularly well suited for

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The CRS-R (Conners' Rating Scales-Revised) is specifically designed for assessing and monitoring ADHD treatment, not for diagnosing depression or screening for suicidal tendencies.

Question 11

A nationally standardized test of achievement

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A nationally standardized test of achievement may not be appropriate for a local test user's needs, may have outdated items due to development time, and is typically standardized on a large, nationally representative sample of students. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Question 12

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)was officially added to the federal list of disabling conditions that can qualify a child for special services in

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Question 13

A shortcoming of portfolio assessment in the schools is that portfolios

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Portfolio assessment can be difficult and time-consuming for teachers to evaluate, especially if the portfolios are extensive and contain a wide range of materials. This can be a significant drawback of using portfolios in schools, and teachers may need to allocate significant time and resources to properly evaluate and assess each student's work. However, portfolios can still be a valuable tool for assessing student learning, as they provide a more comprehensive and authentic view of student performance than traditional standardized tests or quizzes.

Question 14

Public Law 105-17

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Public Law 105-17, also known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997, included provisions that infants and toddlers with disabilities must receive services in the home (A), placed greater emphasis on the impact of diversity in evaluation for special education programs (B), and expanded the scope of Public Law 99-457, which established programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families (C). Therefore, the correct answer is D - all of these.

Question 15

Using data from individually-administered tests,a school psychologist determines that a student has a significant problem with word identification skills.The student is then placed in an intensive phonics program.In this scenario,the decision to place the student in such a program would BEST be referred to as:

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The decision to place the student in an intensive phonics program is based on the results of individual tests administered by a school psychologist. This decision is made in order to identify and address the student's significant problem with word identification skills. Therefore, this decision is best referred to as a diagnostic decision.

Question 16

In order to determine whether or not a learning disability exists,a psychologist may evaluate

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In evaluating whether a learning disability exists, a psychologist considers multiple factors including cognitive ability and academic achievement to understand the individual's learning capabilities, vision and hearing to rule out sensory issues that could affect learning, and socioeconomic background to consider environmental factors that might impact educational opportunities and support. All these aspects together provide a comprehensive view of the individual's learning context.

Question 17

The "evaluation of one's work samples" is the hallmark of

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Question 18

A student works in a convenience store as a clerk where cash is still handled by hand,not a cash register.The store owner assesses the student's arithmetic skills by watching the student handle transactions.The type of evaluation that is being conducted may BEST be characterized as

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The evaluation is best characterized as an authentic assessment because it involves observing and assessing the student's skills in a real-world, practical context, which in this case is handling transactions manually in a convenience store. Authentic assessments are designed to evaluate students' abilities in 'real-life' contexts or situations.

Question 19

A college sends out an acceptance letter to an applicant.In this example,the college has made

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An evaluative decision involves assessing or judging among alternatives, which is what a college does when deciding whether to accept an applicant based on their qualifications and fit for the program.

Question 20

Perhaps the greatest value of preschool tests lies in their use for identifying children who are

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Preschool tests are commonly used to identify children who are in a very low range of functioning and in need of intervention. This can include identifying children with developmental delays or disabilities, as well as those who may be at risk for academic, social, or emotional difficulties. While preschool tests may also identify children who are in a very high range of functioning, these children are often already identified through other means (e.g. parent and teacher reports, observational data). Therefore, the primary value of preschool tests is in identifying children in need of early intervention services.

Quiz 10: Assessment for Education