Question 1

A shortcoming of portfolio assessment in the schools is that portfolios

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Portfolio assessment can be difficult and time-consuming to evaluate, which can make it challenging for teachers to efficiently use this method of assessment in the classroom.

Question 2

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 3

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

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In order to determine whether or not a learning disability exists, a psychologist may evaluate cognitive ability and academic achievement to assess whether the individual is experiencing difficulties in specific areas of learning. Vision and hearing may also be evaluated to rule out any physical impairments that could be contributing to difficulties in learning. Socioeconomic background may be taken into consideration as a factor that could potentially contribute to a learning disability, but it is not a diagnostic criterion on its own. Therefore, all three options listed would be relevant for a comprehensive evaluation of a potential learning disability.

Question 4

According to your text,the preschool period is

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Question 5

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

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The best approach to diagnosing a specific learning ability is to use multiple sources of information, including administering psychoeducational tests, conducting a parent interview, and reviewing past testing and interventions. This approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the individual's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their history of educational experiences and interventions. It allows for a more accurate diagnosis and a more tailored intervention plan.

Question 6

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, writing, oral language, and listening comprehension. Option C is the only choice that correctly reflects the presence of a listening component on the test.

Question 7

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 school psychologist conducted an individualized test to determine the student's specific difficulty with word identification skills. Based on this assessment, the psychologist made a decision to place the student in an intensive phonics program, which is a specific intervention based on the diagnostic information gathered. Therefore, this decision is best described as a diagnostic decision.

Question 8

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

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Question 9

Which of these is best characterized as a diagnostic test?

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Question 10

As used in schools,diagnostic tests are designed to

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Diagnostic tests in schools are designed to pinpoint where a student is having difficulty in a particular academic skill. They help teachers identify the areas in which students need extra support or intervention to improve their academic performance. They do not diagnose learning disabilities or determine a student's best academic area.

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 contain outdated items due to the length of time it takes to develop the test, and is typically standardized on a large sample of nationally representative students. Therefore, all of these statements are true.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of Public Law 105-17?

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Public Law 105-17, also known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), includes provisions requiring services for infants and toddlers with disabilities in natural environments (A), emphasizes the impact of diversity on evaluation and placement in special education programs (B), and expanded upon the previous legislation, Public Law 99-457 (C). Therefore, all of these options are correct (D).

Question 13

Diagnostic tests are MOST typically used to

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Diagnostic tests are commonly used in educational settings to identify specific areas of academic difficulty and determine appropriate intervention strategies. They may also be used in medical settings to diagnose illnesses or in psychological evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders. While they may be used in other contexts, such as employment or military screening, these are less common uses.

Question 14

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 15

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 assessment that is being conducted is BEST characterized as

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Authentic assessment involves evaluating a student's skills in a real-world context, such as handling cash transactions in a store, which reflects practical application of arithmetic skills.

Question 16

Curriculum-based assessment refers to the assessment of

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Curriculum-based assessment involves assessing students' understanding and mastery of material that is specifically taught in the classroom, as opposed to testing knowledge that may be applied to real-world situations or transferred from other areas. It is closely aligned with the curriculum and instructional goals of the classroom.

Question 17

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

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Authentic assessment involves evaluating a student's skills through real-life tasks or situations, which makes asking a college student to read an article in a scholarly journal an example of authentic assessment. Portfolio assessment involves collecting samples of a student's work over time, realistic assessment involves evaluating skills that are relevant to the real world, and culture-fair assessment involves minimizing cultural biases in testing. While these may be important assessment strategies, they do not apply specifically to the scenario described in the question.

Question 18

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 advanced placement program awards college credits to high school students based on measures of specific achievement. This measure is determined by the student's performance in a specific AP exam, which is designed to test their mastery of college-level material. Aptitude tests, measures of general achievement, and criterion scores on the ACT do not factor into determining college credit eligibility for the AP program.

Question 19

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

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The WIAT-III is appropriate for assessing achievement across a wide range of ages, including preschool through adult ages.

Question 20

The term mental orthopedics refers to the use of intelligence test data to improve

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Mental orthopedics refers to using intelligence test data to aid with learning and improving academic performance. It does not directly address physical or mental health and may not necessarily improve overall intelligence but rather offer strategies for optimizing learning.

Quiz 11: Assessment for Education