Question 1

Interpreting a student's skills and abilities across several assessment instruments is called
A)cross-battery assessment
B)patterns of functioning
C)psychoeducational report
D)summary statement

Accepted Answer

Cross-battery assessment involves interpreting a student's skills and abilities across multiple assessment instruments, including both cognitive and academic measures, in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. This approach enables the assessor to identify patterns of functioning and develop a more accurate picture of the student's overall abilities. The other options (B, C, D) describe elements of the assessment process but do not specifically refer to this type of comprehensive evaluation.

Question 2

Describe the general procedures for writing a report of educational test results.

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Question 3

Compare and contrast interindividual interpretations and intra-individual interpretations.

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Question 4

Cognitive or intellectual measures are generally administered by which of the following?
A)school psychologist
B)clinical psychologist
C)educational diagnosticians
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above professionals are trained to administer cognitive or intellectual measures. School psychologists and educational diagnosticians commonly administer such tests within school settings, while clinical psychologists may use cognitive or intellectual measures as part of a diagnostic evaluation or treatment planning.

Question 5

Interpretations of cognitive measures that reveal similarities and differences between specific areas of functioning are known as
A)cross-battery assessment
B)psychoeducational report
C)patterns of functioning
D)summary statement

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"Patterns of functioning" refers to the interpretation of cognitive measures that identify similarities and differences between specific areas of functioning. Cross-battery assessment and psychoeducational reports may include patterns of functioning, but they also encompass broader concepts. Summary statements are concise overviews of assessment results and do not necessarily focus on patterns of functioning.

Question 6

Which of the following sections is typically presented first in psychoeducational reports?
A)background and referral information
B)identifying data
C)test results
D)test interpretations

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Identifying data is typically presented first in psychoeducational reports as it provides essential information about the individual being assessed.

Question 7

Compare and contrast short-term objectives and long-term goals and provide examples of each.

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Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the interpretation of assessment results?
A)Tests results are most useful when interpreted and presented in a clear format.
B)The regulations of the 1997 amendments to IDEA require that assessment data be interpreted and used to develop educational and behavioral interventions that will be of benefit to the student.
C)When interpreting assessment results the holistic view of the student should be considered.
D)Tests results that are used to determine if eligibility criteria have been met may not be considered when determining educational or behavioral interventions.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true because eligibility criteria are often used as part of the decision-making process for developing educational and behavioral interventions. Therefore, assessment results used to determine eligibility can also be considered when determining interventions.

Question 9

Identify the five suggestions Bagnato (1980)provides for organizing testing write-ups.

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Question 10

Discuss how cross-battery assessment may provide sights into a student's pattern of functioning.

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Question 11

Discuss the difference between the IDEA regulations of 1997 and those of 2004 with regard to the re-evaluation process.

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Question 12

Previous to the 1997 amendments of IDEA regarding reevaluation,which of the following is true?
A)the same areas initially assessed were required to be reassessed
B)each area was required to be reassessed regardless of whether it was initially assessed
C)assessment only in the areas necessary to make a decision regarding continued eligibility were required to be assessed
D)reevaluations were mandated to take place every 2 years

Accepted Answer

Prior to the 1997 amendments of IDEA regarding reevaluation, only the areas necessary to make a decision regarding continued eligibility were required to be assessed. There was no requirement to reassess all areas or conduct reevaluations every two years.

Question 13

Identify at least three considerations when assessing a student holistically.

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Question 14

Before referring a student for special education testing which of the following must professionals secure?
A)a complete medical history
B)procedural safeguards
C)parental consent
D)none of the above

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Professionals must secure the parent or guardian's consent before referring a student for special education testing. This is a legal and ethical requirement to protect the rights and privacy of the student and their family. While a complete medical history and procedural safeguards may also be necessary, they are not the first step in the referral process.

Question 15

Describe the major purposes of assessment.

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Question 16

Discuss the guidelines that IDEA provides for how assessment data are to be presented and used in the psychoeducational process.

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Quiz 13: Interpreting Assessment for Educational Intervention

Interpreting a student's skills and abilities across several assessment instruments is called

Describe the general procedures for writing a report of educational test results.

Compare and contrast interindividual interpretations and intra-individual interpretations.

Cognitive or intellectual measures are generally administered by which of the following?

Interpretations of cognitive measures that reveal similarities and differences between specific areas of functioning are known as

Which of the following sections is typically presented first in psychoeducational reports?