Be able to match the provided definition
with the type of test:
-Criterion-referenced
test
-Curriculum-based
test
-Independent
education evaluation
-Norm-referenced
test
-Standardized
test
-Screening
-Diagnostic
testing
Be able to match the number scales with their definition.
Be able to match descriptive statistic terms with their definitions.
Be able to compute a ratio IQ with the information provided on the exam.
Be able to compute/identify the mean, median, mode and range of a distribution of scores provided.
Graphed data will be provided. Be able to identify the distribution's skew and kurtosis.
Know what is meant by "derived" score, be familiar with the different types, and be able to explain why they are useful.
Know the difference between a "speed" test and a "power test".
Be familiar with the characteristics of a "normal" or "bell" curve/distribution.
Know the percentage of the population that falls between each standard deviation of the normal curve.
Be able to convert percentiles to
deciles and quartiles, etc.
Be familiar with the regulations of IDEA-97 as they apply to assessment, parental permission, etc.
Be able to explain what is meant by "due process".
-Comprehensive educational evaluation
-Ecological assessment
Be familiar with the tests to assess a person's emotional status (CAT, EAT, Rorschach, TAT, etc.)
Be able to identify a number of
parts of the IEP in which can be found information related to assessment.
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