Chapter 8

Question 1

achievement tests

Answer 1

tests that measure what student has learned: focusing on specific area of the curriculum

Question 2

screening tests

Answer 2

a test that surveys a range of skills: end result focuses on students weak points not what student knows

Question 3

aptitude tests

Answer 3

determines what information & skill sets student retains but also indicates what students will know for the future`

Question 4

diagnostic tests

Answer 4

used to measure a specific ability such as fine motor

Question 5

adaptive behavior scales

Answer 5

measure how well students adapt to different environments

Question 6

How many subtests in Woodcock Johnson assessment?

Answer 6

11 subtests: focusing on reading, writing, spelling, math, comprehension

Question 7

How many forms in Woodcock Johnson assessment?

Answer 7

3 forms: A B & C

Question 8

What is the age range of people that can be assessed with the WJ achievement test?

Answer 8

Age range 2-90

Question 9

Basal

Answer 9

When the student answers 6 correct consecutively, this is the basal level

Question 10

Ceiling

Answer 10

The ceiling is reached when the student makes 6 errors consecutively

Question 11

What are the 11 subtests in the Woodcock Johnson assessment?

Answer 11

letter-word recognition, applied problems,spelling,passage comprehension, calculation,writing samples, word attack, oral reading, sentence reading fluency, math facts fluency, sentence writing fluency