Exam 2 Review Quiz

If an assessment identifies a communication difference, what is the next logical step according to the Preferred Practice Patterns?

• Consideration of appropriate intervention or support

• Immediate discharge from services

• Ignoring the difference

• Recommending surgery

Which assessment method is described as "Criterion Referenced Assessment"?

• Informal Data

• Standardized Testing

• Informal Tests

• Teacher Info

A speech-language pathologist conducts an assessment and determines that the current intervention is no longer effective. What should be the next steps?

• Identify alternative interventions or supports

• Ignore the results and continue the same intervention

• Refer the client to a financial advisor

• Discharge the client without further action

What is the main purpose of a norm-referenced test?

• To compare a student's performance against the performance of their peers.

• To measure a student's performance against a fixed set of criteria.

• To assess a student's progress over time.

• To evaluate a student's ability to work in groups.

What do criterion-referenced tests compare a student's knowledge and skills against?

• A predetermined standard, cut score, or other criterion

• The average performance of all students

• The teacher's expectations

• The student's previous scores

Which of the following is a type of standardized assessment?

• Observation

• Language Sampling

• Norm-Referenced

• Dynamic Assessment

According to the Preferred Practice Patterns (ASHA 2004), which of the following is a possible result of an assessment?

• Diagnosis of a disorder

• Prescription of medication

• Financial planning

• Legal consultation

What is one pro of using a norm-referenced test?

• Useful for insurance purposes outside of speech therapy in education settings

• Measures individual progress against set criteria

• Focuses on mastery of specific skills

• Provides qualitative feedback only

A clinician is selecting a standardized test for a student with suspected language difficulties. What is a strategic step they should take according to best practices?

• Choose the test that is the shortest

• Select a tool based on reported concerns and suspicions

• Pick the test with the most colorful pictures

• Use the first test they find online

Meliyah is being assessed in her school. Her teachers use informal data, standardized testing, and informal tests to evaluate her progress. Explain how combining these methods can provide a comprehensive assessment of Meliyah as a student.

• It allows for a single perspective on student performance.

• It ensures only standardized results are considered.

• It integrates multiple sources of information for a well-rounded view.

• It focuses only on teacher opinions.