Question 1

The ___________________ is a written document created by a team of teachers,parents,and other school personnel that contains a statement of a student's present level of educational performance,a list of annual goals and objectives,and a description of the special education and related services to be provided to the student.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) Individualized Education Plan (IEP). An IEP is a document for students with disabilities that outlines their current educational performance, sets annual goals, and details the special education and related services they will receive.

Question 2

The ___________________________identifies students as learning disabled when there is a significant difference between their scores on an ability test and their scores on an achievement test.

Accepted Answer

The Ability-Achievement Discrepancy model is used to identify learning disabilities by comparing a significant difference between a student's scores on an ability test (such as an IQ test) and their scores on achievement tests (such as reading, writing, or math proficiency tests).

Question 3

Which individuals would use information obtained from the school assessment program for instructional decisions?

Accepted Answer

Teachers use information from school assessment programs to make instructional decisions to improve student learning outcomes.

Question 4

The first tier of a Responsiveness to Intervention model consists of:

Accepted Answer

The first tier of a Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI) model involves screening tests administered to all students school-wide to identify those who may need additional support. This is a preventative and proactive approach to educational intervention.

Question 5

Assessing giftedness in a student involves identifying ability in all of the following areas except:

Accepted Answer

Vocational ability refers to skills and aptitudes related to specific trades or professions, which is not typically a focus in assessing giftedness in students. Giftedness assessments usually concentrate on cognitive, academic, and creative thinking abilities.

Question 6

School assessment programs should be developed cooperatively by:

Accepted Answer

School assessment programs benefit from the input of all stakeholders, including administrators, university representatives, and students, to ensure they are comprehensive and effective.

Question 7

Identify and describe the assessment-related activities that are often performed by school counselors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Factors within schools that are associated with student academic problems can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed - physical setting, teacher/student relationships, and class interruptions - can influence student academic performance. The physical environment can affect learning comfort and concentration, positive teacher/student relationships can enhance engagement and motivation, and class interruptions can disrupt the flow of instruction and student concentration.

Question 9

A ______________________is a neurological disorder that severely impairs children's ability to learn or to demonstrate skills in several academic areas

Accepted Answer

A specific learning disability is a classification of neurological disorders that specifically impairs a child's ability to learn or demonstrate skills in various academic areas, distinguishing it from broader developmental or communication disabilities.

Question 10

Assessment that involves appraising such factors as physical space,organization and supervision of space,materials,and safety is called:

Accepted Answer

Environmental assessment is the correct term for evaluating factors such as physical space, organization and supervision of space, materials, and safety. This type of assessment focuses on the environment in which activities or processes take place, ensuring it meets certain standards or requirements for safety, efficiency, and suitability.

Question 11

The __________________is a comprehensive,multistep method of identifying students with SLDs in which services and interventions are provided to at-risk students at increasing levels of intensity based on progress monitoring and data analysis.

Accepted Answer

The Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI) approach is a multi-tiered system of support for identifying and providing interventions to students with learning and behavior needs. It involves progressively more intensive levels of intervention depending on the student's response to instruction and intervention, making it a comprehensive method for identifying students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs).

Question 12

____________________ refers to an individual's ability to utilize the characteristics and formats of a test to receive a high score.

Accepted Answer

Test-wiseness refers to the skill of using the inherent characteristics and formats of a test to achieve a high score, beyond just knowing the test content.

Question 13

Sally took an SAT prep class to help her get ready for taking the SAT.This class is an example of a _________________ method.

Accepted Answer

Coaching is the correct term for a preparatory class designed to improve performance on exams like the SAT by teaching strategies, content, and test-taking skills.

Question 14

About 80% of professional school counselors "often" or "occasionally" engage in which of the following assessment-related activities:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are common assessment-related activities that professional school counselors engage in. They often interpret scores from assessment instruments, stay informed about ethical issues in assessment, and communicate assessment information to various stakeholders.

Question 15

A child who is able to convey ideas and information verbally demonstrates skills in:

Accepted Answer

Conveying ideas and information verbally is a direct demonstration of oral expression skills.

Question 16

The first step in developing a school assessment program is:

Accepted Answer

Identifying the goals and purposes of the assessment program is the foundational step in developing a school assessment program. This step ensures that the program is aligned with the educational objectives and provides a clear direction for subsequent decisions, such as the types of information needed, staff responsibilities, and selection of assessment instruments.

Question 17

Every state requires schools to administer _____________ that are aligned with their educational standards.

Accepted Answer

Achievement tests are used to measure how well students have learned the material associated with their school's curriculum, which aligns with the educational standards set by each state.

Question 18

The ability to make sense of and understand written or printed information demonstrates skills in:

Accepted Answer

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and make sense of written or printed information.

Question 19

The Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students,Revised is an instrument developed specifically for assessing ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students, Revised is an instrument developed specifically for assessing giftedness, focusing on identifying behaviors and characteristics common among gifted students rather than traditional cognitive or academic abilities.

Question 20

In contrast to middle school and high school counselors,elementary school counselors are less likely to:

Accepted Answer

Elementary school counselors focus more on developmental issues and less on academic tracking and placement decisions, which involves scheduling testing, interpreting assessment results, and using assessment information for placement, tasks more common in middle and high school settings.

Quiz 13: Assessment in Education