Chapter 14 - Assessment

Formative Assessment is assessment FOR learning??

• TRUE

• FALSE

RTI (Response To Intervention) is divided into how many tiers?

The central feature of CBMs is the opportunity it gives the teacher to make decisions about what and how to teach based on reliable data from the student?

• TRUE

• FALSE

There are only two types of tests: norm-referenced and criterion-referenced.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Tests can be classified as norm referenced, criterion referenced, or curriculum referenced.

The best solution to the problem of reading failure is to allocate resources for early identification and prevention.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The majority of young children entering kindergarten and elementary school at risk for reading failure have the potential to learn to read at average or above-average levels if they are identified early and given appropriate “systematic, intensive instruction

Electronic data collection, management, and reporting system are KEY to resolving teachers' concerns about practicality of formative assessment of learning?

• TRUE

• FALSE

RTI data alone is sufficient for determining if an individual has a specific learning disability (SLD)?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FALSE: The individual should also undergo a thorough comprehensive evaluation to determine whether or not they have an SLD.

What is a comprehensive individual evaluation?

• A process of collecting and analyzing information about the whole student, with the ultimate goal of understanding the student’s unique educational needs.

• A plan or program developed to ensure that a child with an identified disability who is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.

A specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is 

characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities

What is the name of this learning disability?

Comprehensive Assessment System includes:

• 1. Screening

  2. Diagnostic

  3. Progress Monitoring

  4. Summative Assessment

• 1. Screening

  2. Progress Monitoring

  3. Summative Assessment