Assessment Design and Implementation Flashcards
Congruent Assessment
an assessment that tests the learning outcomes described in the learning objectives
Quantitative Data
data which is measured and usually expressed numerically
Risk Ratio (RR)
the statistical probability of students in one racial or ethnic group being identified for special education services as compared to that of all other racial or ethnic groups; an RR greater than 1.0 means that members of the group in question are more likely than average to be identified for special education and potential biases or barriers should be interrogated prior to determination
Appropriate Level
leveled to where the content was taught when considering depth and difficulty
Portfolio
collection of student’s work and achievements that is used to assess past accomplishments and future potential; can include finished work in a variety of media and can contain materials from several courses over time
Criterion-Referenced Tests
tests in which a standard has been set for the test taker to achieve in order to pass the test
Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery
an assessment that measures cognitive ability in specific academic areas, providing information regarding a student’s strengths and weaknesses
Universal Screener
assessment administered to all students to gather data and form groups, such as intervention groups
Screening
Used to place students in appropriate groups
Performance-Based Assessment
assessment that requires students to show mastery of specific skills by demonstrating, producing, or performing something
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale
a common assessment used to help diagnose intellectual and developmental disabilities
Progress Monitoring
periodic assessments to monitor student growth and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction
Environmental Evaluation / Ecological Assessment
evaluating students’ abilities and behaviors in their normal environments
Formative Assessments
ongoing evaluations to monitor student progress
Exit Slips
short formative assessment given by a teacher after completing a lesson to determine the degree to which students have learned the material taught in the lesson
Cognitive Testing
a type of testing used when there appears to be cognitive impairment to determine the extent of the impairment
Non-Continuous Text
Text that includes graphs, lists, or images
Accommodations
assistance or changes to the learning process to allow the student to learn the same material as others (Changes HOW they learn)
Diagnostic Assessment / Pre-Assessment
assessment administered before instruction to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses
Educational Diagnostician
a professional who has been trained to assess and diagnosis various disabilities in an educational setting
DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)
a literacy assessment and progress-monitoring tool that allows educators to assess and track the progress of developing readers and identify areas of weakness for students who may need additional support
Norm-Referenced Tests
tests that compare an individual’s performance/achievement to a group called the “norm group”
Benchmark Standard
a point of reference for evaluating performance
Informal Assessments
more flexible than formal assessments and can be adjusted to fit the situation and particular needs of the student being tested
