Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The legislation required states to allow the use of a process based on the child's response to scientific, research-based intervention. This means that the diagnosis of specific learning disabilities would be based on how the child responds to evidence-based interventions, rather than relying solely on observational or subjective measures.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

ADHD was officially added to the list of disabling conditions under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1999, which made it possible for children with ADHD to receive special educational services and accommodations.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The three levels of intervention in RtI involve instruction administered in the regular classroom (level 1), in small groups (level 2), and through individualized instruction (level 3). This provides a multilevel approach to addressing student needs and ensuring that interventions are matched to the level of support each student requires. Option A and B are not entirely accurate, while option D only identifies two levels of intervention.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Concerns about content used in standardized achievement tests have led to the development of curriculum-based assessment (CBA), which assesses students on what is actually being taught in local schools. Non-standardized measurement (NSM), extra-academic exposure (EAE), and school-based learning (SBL) do not specifically address the issue of content alignment in standardized tests.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The problem-solving model involves a multidisciplinary team of school professionals selecting interventions tailored to students' individual needs. This is the approach mentioned in the text as being used in RtI. The other choices are not mentioned as specific approaches to RtI in the given text.

Question 8

The WRMT-III

Accepted Answer

The WRMT-III is a paper-and-pencil administered test, so choice C is the best answer. Choices A and B are incorrect because the WRMT-III is not available in a computer-administered form or modified to include biofeedback input. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 9

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 10

"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 11

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 described in the question is known as dynamic assessment, which involves assessing a student's learning potential through testing, intervening, and retesting. This approach focuses on evaluating a student's ability to learn and improve with the help of guidance and teaching, rather than just assessing their current knowledge or skills. Integrative assessment involves combining multiple sources and methods of assessment, authentic assessment emphasizes real-world application of knowledge and skills, and biopsychosocial assessment looks at various factors that can influence a student's development and learning.

Question 12

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 used to measure how much a student has learned in a particular subject, to assess their skills and knowledge, and to guide further instruction. They are not designed to survey interests in various occupations and professions, which is the purpose of aptitude tests or career assessments.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Option D does not relate to education-related purposes of achievement testing, whereas options A, B, and C are all questions that can be answered through achievement testing.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

The term integrative assessment may BEST be interpreted as referring to

Accepted Answer

Integrative assessment refers to the process of bringing together information from multiple sources, such as interviews, observations, and standardized tests, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's strengths and challenges. It does not refer to integrating a statement of fees or unobtrusive measures into the report. While integrating findings from a variety of instruments may be part of the process, it is not the sole focus.

Question 17

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 18

The age limit for the WIAT-III is

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Question 19

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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The answer of In the excerpt of her Meet an...

Question 20

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

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Quiz 11: Assessment for Education

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