EDUC 65 PART 1

What does authentic assessment aim to achieve?

• To evaluate students based on their performance in controlled environments

• To provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts

• To compare students' performance with standardized norms

• To assess students' behavior during observations

Which type of accommodation allows students to complete activities and assessments in different ways?

• Presentation Accommodation

• Response Accommodation

• Setting Accommodation

• Curricular Modification

What is the purpose of the pre-referral process in special education?

• To finalize the diagnosis of a student's disability

• To provide immediate instructional or behavior management support

• To exclude students from receiving special education services

• To conduct annual evaluations of all students

According to DEC (Division for Early Childhood), what principle should assessment practices in early childhood education be anchored on?

• Regular exclusion of students with disabilities

• Use of norm-referenced tests exclusively

• Respect for cultural and linguistic diversity

• Emphasis on standardized assessments

What is the purpose of accommodation in special education?

• To eliminate all challenges for students with disabilities

• To provide supports that help students access learning content and instruction

• To enforce strict academic standards

• To decrease access to assessment materials

How is placement evaluation typically conducted for a child with disabilities?

• Through a single standardized test score

• By a multidisciplinary team using multiple procedures

• By parental recommendation only

• By excluding observations and interviews

What is the primary goal of educational placement in special education?

• To separate students with disabilities from their peers

• To minimize the use of accommodations in the classroom

• To match students' abilities with appropriate instructional settings

• To maximize the use of standardized assessments

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pre-referral strategy?

• Observing the child's behavior in different settings

• Conducting a comprehensive psychological evaluation

• Interviewing parents and teachers for additional information

• Reviewing school records and previous assessments

What is the primary purpose of assessment in the context of special education?

• To rank students based on their academic performance

• To identify students for exclusion from educational programs

• To collect information about a child's strengths and needs

• To enforce standardized testing requirements

What distinguishes norm-referenced tests from criterion-referenced tests?

• Norm-referenced tests compare a child's performance with peers, while criterion-referenced tests compare it against set standards

• Norm-referenced tests are informal, while criterion-referenced tests are standardized

• Norm-referenced tests assess behavior, while criterion-referenced tests assess cognitive abilities

• Norm-referenced tests are used for special education only, while criterion-referenced tests are for general education