PSYC 626 Session 2

Multiple Choice

Assessment is more than just the collection of information because

• It is done by a professional

• It is repeated over time

• It is more expensive than other types of data collection

• It is done with a purpose

Multiple Choice

The terms "testing" and "assessment" are not synonymous because...

• Only assessment can be used to classify a child

• Assessment is done at a different time from testing

• Testing is just one part of the assessment process

• testing provides data, but assessment does not

Multiple Choice

The ultimate goal of assessment is

• quantitative information about performance

• categorizing students for special education

• identifying schools in need of improvement

• improved outcomes for all students

Multiple Choice

Assessment should be viewed as

• a necessary burden for practitioners

• another name for testing

• a snapshot of the student

• changing and continuous

Multiple Choice

To ensure that teachers and psychologists have the knowledge and skills to administer, score, and interpret assessments, some certification and licensure boards require

• formal training in assessment

• simulation assessment

• mastery-based assessment

• competency-based assessment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of rate of progress?

• Tom correctly answered 6 out of 12 math calculation problems

• Tom increased his math calculation skills by 2 problems per week

• Tom can complete 3 math problems correctly in 1 minute

• Tom completes 50% less addition problems when compared to his classmates

Multiple Choice

Social skills would be difficult to measure with a one-to-one norm-referenced test. This is an example of which assessment concept?

• Different decisions require different data

• Different methods are needed for different students

• Different skills often require different methods of data collection

• All of these choices are correct

Multiple Choice

The four types of assessment that are most commonly used in schools are...

• record review, phrenology, observations, and tests

• record review, observations, interviews, and tests

• record review, professional judgment, observations, and tests

• record review, introspection, observations, and tests

Multiple Choice

A group of administrators implement a new curriculum at a specific school, then they collect information on student outcomes and teacher and student opinions. They are collecting data for a(n) _________ decision.

• Screening

• Eligibility

• Accountability

• Program Evaluation

Multiple Choice

______ and _____ are important decisions made in instructional planning decisions.

• Where to teach and how to teach

• What to teach and how to teach

• Who to teach and where to teach

• When to teach and where to teach

Multiple Choice

Assessment to determine eligibility for special education services usually happens...

• before trying multiple interventions

• after trying multiple interventions

• at the same time as the screening assessment

• after monitoring process toward IEP goals

Multiple Choice

For a student to be declared eligible for special education, it must be shown that the student...

• has a disability

• has special learning needs

• has demonstrated the need for additional supports for at least 6 months

• has a diagnosed disability and needs special education services to achieve educational outcomes