sped assessment

Question 1

tested on a narrow set of math skills, the student is supposed to be evaluated for poor overall mathematical performance

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Relevance

Question 2

Which type of assessment is an example of a quantitative assessment?

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Brief screening

Question 3

teachers & parents have outlined strategies/interventions aimed at helping a student have success in the gen ed class

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Step 4: Plan development

Question 4

The school psychologist indicates that these difficulties align with criteria for a suspected disability under IDEA

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Make a formal referral for special education evaluation

Question 5

What is the form of assessment that focuses on measuring student performance with numerical data?

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Quantitative

Question 6

What is one of the key indicators of the need for referral for special education?

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Documented lack of progress despite targeted interventions

Question 7

What is one type of tool used to evaluate differences in assessment results, based on the discrepancy approach?

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Benchmarks

Question 8

What element of MTSS helps evaluate by identifying between a student's expected performance and their actual performance

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Discrepancy approach

Question 9

Some of the information being considered by an IAT is data from an assessment involves an ongoing & frequent evaluation

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Progress monitoring

Question 10

teacher is concerned that a behavioral checklist used to evaluate a student isn't measuring behavior related to anxiety

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Validity

Question 11

federal law ensures schools protect student education records & gives parents the right to access their child's records

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Question 12

A group of stakeholders is reviewing data to determine if strategies have been effective or if adjustments are needed

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Step 6: Evaluation and review

Question 13

Which step should be part of the decision-making process for gathering additional data during the pre-referral process?

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Assess the scope and depth of data already collected

Question 14

student gets similar scores when taking an assessment multiple times, results poorly predict performance in related area

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Validity

Question 15

What is the assessment that involves keeping detailed notes on specific incidents, behaviors, & interactions over time?

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Anecdotal record

Question 16

A discussion is being held regarding a student who has been consistently struggling w/ behavior issues in the classroom

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Step 3: Team meeting

Question 17

intervention team relies on response to intervention (RTI) as one tool to evaluate the appropriateness of interventions.

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Universal screenings

Question 18

Which type of assessment compares student performance to established benchmarks?

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Formal

Question 19

Which type of assessment involves measuring a student's performance relative to a norm group?

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Standardized test

Question 20

student must take the same test multiple times as part of an evaluation. the scores earned seem to be erratic

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Reliability

Question 21

Which step should be performed when identifying whether additional data is needed for a referral?

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Review all data that has been collected from assessments/ observations

Question 22

Which type of assessment involves measuring student performance against a specific set of standards?

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Criterion-referenced test

Question 23

Which assessment involves gathering information from teachers, caregivers,& the student to learn the student's abilities

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Interview

Question 24

What is an example of a situation in which additional pre-referral data is needed?

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The academic assessments utilized were skewed from bias.

Question 25

intervention team relies on PBIS as one tool to evaluate the appropriateness of interventions

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Office discipline referrals

Question 26

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) contribute to the special education referral process?

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students have equal access to education and are not unfairly disadvantaged

Question 27

An assessment includes phrases such as "costs an arm and a leg" which are difficult for some students to interpret

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Bias

Question 28

there is no alternative text for visually impaired students.

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Bias

Question 29

a second teacher used the same assessment to evaluate the student 1 week later & found the behavioral issue to be minor

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Reliability

Question 30

Which type of assessment involves rating the frequency and intensity of a specific set of behaviors?

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Scaled checklist

Question 31

many students from other cultural backgrounds answered questions about American football incorrectly

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Bias

Question 32

Why is it important to avoid bias in pre-referral evaluation data?

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it ensures that educational opportunities are fair

Question 33

Which type of assessment involves rating the frequency and intensity of a specific set of behaviors?

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Scaled checklist

Question 34

Although 2 assessments show scores consistently below average, 1 assessment shows some results higher & some lower

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Reliability

Question 35

Which type of assessment often takes the form of observations, class discussions, or work samples?

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Informal

Question 36

One component of MTSS specifically helps in assessing progress in a student's self-awareness&responsible decision-making

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Social emotional learning

Question 37

What is the form of assessment that has the primary purpose of providing continuous feedback?

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Formative

Question 38

teacher recognizes a student is disruptive & inhibiting behaviors. Teacher documents the situation & shares with others

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Step 1: Initial concern

Question 39

What is one of the key indicators of the need for referral for special education?

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student shows little improvement despite targeted interventions in gen ed

Question 40

What is the relevance of Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley

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intervention processes must be designed to meet the individual needs

Question 41

What is the form of assessment that is high-stakes and has a direct connection to a student's final grade?

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Summative

Question 42

Different teachers have administered the subjective assessment each time, leading to inconsistent results.

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Reliability

Question 43

What is the role of the school counselor on the Intervention Assistance Team (IAT)?

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provide information on social-emotional development and behavioral concerns

Question 44

What is the form of assessment that involves documenting how a student behaves and performs in the classroom setting?

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Observation

Question 45

some items on an evaluation rely on knowledge of American culture, with which the student has limited familiarity.

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Bias

Question 46

What is the form of assessment that involves analyzing and compiling portions of a student's work over time?

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Portfolio

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