Question 1

The WRMT-III

Accepted Answer

The WRMT-III is a paper-and-pencil administered test. It is not available in computer-administered form, nor has it been modified to include biofeedback input.

Question 2

Achievement testing for education-related purposes is done to answer various questions.Which of the following is NOT one of those questions?

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The question about shredded wheat consumption is not related to education or academic achievement, therefore it is not a question that would be addressed through achievement testing. A, B, and C all relate to assessing educational progress or suitability for a specific program.

Question 3

In implementing RtI,schools may use interventions tailored to students' individual needs that are selected by a multidisciplinary team of school professionals.According to the text,this approach to RtI is referred to as

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The text states that interventions tailored to students' individual needs are selected by a multidisciplinary team of school professionals, which is characteristic of the problem-solving model of RtI. Therefore, the correct answer is A. The other options are not mentioned in the text.

Question 4

Concern about content used in standardized achievement tests as opposed to what is actually being taught in the local schools has fostered interest in

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Curriculum-based assessment (CBA) is designed to measure student achievement in the subjects and skills being taught in the classroom, which addresses the concern about differences between test content and what is being taught. Non-standardized measurement (NSM), extra-academic exposure (EAE), and school-based learning (SBL) do not specifically address the issue of standardized achievement tests not aligning with local curriculum.

Question 5

Which of the following would BEST serve the purpose of helping to diagnose math difficulties in a nine-year-old child?

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Question 6

As re-authorized in 2004,the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)changed the way that specific learning disabilities would be diagnosed.The legislation required states to allow the use of a process based on the child's response to scientific,research-based

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The IDEA legislation required states to allow the use of a process based on the child's response to scientific, research-based intervention. This means that before a student can be identified as having a specific learning disability, they must receive scientifically based interventions and their response to those interventions must be documented. Based on the response, the team can determine whether the student has a disability or whether they need additional instructional support.

Question 7

In the excerpt of her Meet an Assessment Professional published in the text,school psychologist Eliane Hack recalled advice she was given as an undergraduate intern in school psychology.Her advisor told her that the most important skill of a school psychologist was the ability to

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Question 8

In what year was attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)officially added to the list of disabling condition that can qualify a child for special services?

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ADHD was officially added to the list of disabling conditions under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1999, allowing children with ADHD to receive special services and accommodations in the school setting.

Question 9

"Understanding what students have already mastered can help school authorities better anticipate what content and skills they are ready to learn." This sentence from the text can be used to support the argument that

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Question 10

As re-authorized in 2004,the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The 2004 reauthorization of IDEA included changes to the way specific learning disabilities could be diagnosed, allowing for the use of Response to Intervention (RTI) as an alternative to the discrepancy model.

Question 11

As reported in the text,one study critical of the SAT observed differential item functioning on that college admission test as a function of

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Question 12

The difference between whether an achievement test item is said to be fact-based or conceptual has to do in large part with the extent to which

Accepted Answer

Fact-based items rely more on rote memory for recalling specific facts, whereas conceptual items require understanding and applying concepts, which involves more than just memorization.

Question 13

An approach to discovering a student's learning potential based on a model of testing-intervention-retesting is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The approach of testing-intervention-retesting is referred to as dynamic assessment, which aims to measure a student's learning potential by examining their response to interventions and providing feedback for improvement. Integrative assessment considers multiple aspects of a student's knowledge and skills, authentic assessment measures real-world application of knowledge, and biopsychosocial assessment involves evaluating the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to a student's learning. While these approaches are important, they do not specifically involve the process of testing-intervention-retesting.

Question 14

As noted in the text,when selecting a nationally standardized test,there are certain "musts" and certain "desirables." Which of the following variables was NOT listed among the list of "desirables"?

Accepted Answer

Psychometric soundness is considered a "must" rather than a "desirable" when selecting a nationally standardized test because it ensures the reliability and validity of the test, which are fundamental qualities for any assessment tool.

Question 15

Response to Intervention (RtI)is said to be "multilevel" in nature because there are at least three levels of intervention.As noted in the text,these three levels feature instruction administered

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The three levels of intervention in RtI are 1) primary or universal instruction provided in the regular classroom for all students, 2) secondary or targeted instruction provided in small groups for students who need additional support, and 3) tertiary or intensive instruction provided through individualized instruction for students who continue to struggle despite the first two levels of intervention. Option C accurately describes these three levels of instruction.

Question 16

A simplified statement of the response to intervention (RtI)model is as follows:

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The RtI model starts with instruction (universal instruction for all students), followed by evaluation (monitoring and assessing student progress), and then remediation or further instruction as needed based on the evaluation results.

Question 17

Tests such as the SAT and ACT have been criticized for not including measures of creativity.Interestingly,one 2011 study of the ACT found that it

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The 2011 study found that the ACT was predictive of creativity as well as academic success, indicating that while the test is primarily designed to assess academic readiness for college, it also has some predictive power regarding a student's creative capabilities.

Question 18

The age limit for the WIAT-III is

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Question 19

The term integrative assessment may BEST be interpreted as referring to

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Integrative assessment involves integrating findings from a variety of sources, such as interviews, observation, and psychometric tests, into a comprehensive report. It is not related to unobtrusive measures or statements of fees for professional services.

Question 20

Achievement tests may be administered in school settings for many reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

Achievement tests are designed to measure a student's performance and progress towards instructional objectives. They may also be used to compare a student's performance to their peers and to help determine what type of instruction might be most effective. However, achievement tests are not used to survey interests in various occupations and professions. That is the purpose of career interest inventories, not achievement tests.

Quiz 10: Assessment for Education