Assessments in Special Education

Which types of assessments are used to determine eligibility for special education?

• Informal assessments

• Standardized tests

• Observations only

• Classroom participation

What should be done if a child is not represented by the norm group sample?

• Ignore the test results

• Interpret the results with care

• Retake the test immediately

• Change the norm group

What should creators of standardized assessments report in their manuals?

• The cost of the test

• The norm group information

• The test duration

• The number of questions

What does IQ stand for?

• Intelligence Quotient

• Intelligence Quality

• Intelligence Query

• Intelligence Quota

What is the age range for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?

• 2-6 years

• 6-16 years

• 16+ years

• 7-11 years

What classification is given to an IQ score of 75?

• Average

• Below Average

• Low Average

• Intellectual Disability

What is the classification for an IQ score of 120?

• Superior

• Very Superior

• High Average

• Average

What does it mean if a child is in the 75th percentile for their age?

• The child is performing below average for their age.

• The child is performing at an average level for their age.

• The child is performing slightly above average for their age.

• The child is performing well above average for their age.

What do criterion-based assessments reveal?

• A student's performance compared to peers

• A student's current performance based on a set standard

• A student's potential for future success

• A student's interest in a subject

What is a common use of informal assessments in classrooms?

• To compare students to a norm group

• To evaluate teacher performance

• To assess students based on a particular academic standard

• To determine school funding