D230 Canvas Review Flashcards

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According to FERPA, what information is considered 'directory information'?

Name, address, date of birth, and grade level.

What are two of the goals of an intervention assistance team? (Select two)

To evaluate teacher performance.

To verify that a student's difficulties are unique to the individual student and not the result of something in the school environment. (correct)

To ensure all students pass their exams.

To remediate student difficulties before they become disabling. (correct)

What are dynamic assessments?

Informal assessments evaluating a student's learning capacity through a test-teach-retest model.

Why do educators use criterion-referenced tests?

To determine what specific concepts a child has learned. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RTI framework? (Select two)

To provide early intervention services. Signup and view all the answers

Even though John has been screened but shows no evidence of a legally defined disability, he is still eligible for special education.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which factors can impede getting an accurate picture of students' abilities and skills during an assessment? (Select two)

The students' ability to understand and respond to assessment stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of effective testing programs?

Efficiency, ease, and integration. Signup and view all the answers

What can progress monitoring be used to do? (Select two)

Help develop appropriate and specific annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used when instructors gain information from people who know the student?

Interviews. Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence is content validity based on?

Evidence based on internal structure. Signup and view all the answers

A test designed to measure performance in regards to a set of skill mastery requirements is called ______.

Criterion referenced. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the missing baseline information in the statement below: Todd, a fourth-grade student, is working on third-grade math standards.

Todd's age. Signup and view all the answers

What is missing from Polly's math skills deficit statement?

The degree of skill deficit, the current achievement or performance level, and the current placement. Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment tool is best for determining a child's acquisition of developmental milestones throughout the academic year?

Observational records. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two prongs of the two-pronged test of eligibility? (Select two)

The student 'meets the definition' of one of the 13 categories of exceptionality under IDEA. Signup and view all the answers

What does the basal rule state?

If a student answers three consecutive items correctly, they are assumed to receive full credit for all easier items. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in Step 3 of determining if a student is a child with a disability?

The team considers information from various sources and compares it to state and federal standards. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in Step 1 of the assessment process?

The team reviews existing evaluation data to determine if additional data are needed. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in Step 4 of the assessment process?

The team prepares an evaluation report. Signup and view all the answers

What must the IEP team do within 30 days after determining a student qualifies for special education services?

Meet to develop an IEP. Signup and view all the answers

What are the significant numerals in a normal bell curve's distribution?

68%, 95%, and 99.7%. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a norm-referenced score?

Standard score. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FERPA and Directory Information

Directory information under FERPA includes name, address, date of birth, and grade level.
Disclosure of directory information is not considered an invasion of privacy.

Intervention Assistance Team Goals

Verify that a student's difficulties are not due to the school environment.
Remediate student difficulties before they escalate.

Dynamic Assessments

Informal assessments evaluating learning capacity via a test-teach-retest model.
Aimed at improving performance to demonstrate learning potential.

Criterion-Referenced Tests

Used to identify specific concepts a child has mastered.

RTI Framework

Identifies students at risk for learning disabilities.
Provides early intervention services to address learning needs.

Special Education Eligibility under RTI

A student can qualify for special education even without a legally defined disability if the reading improvement gap is significant.

Assessment Challenges

Accuracy in assessing student abilities can be affected by factors such as understanding test stimuli and characteristics of the norm group.

Characteristics of Effective Testing Programs

Emphasizes efficiency, ease of use, and integration into existing systems.

Progress Monitoring Uses

Helps make instructional changes for underperforming students.
Aids in developing appropriate annual IEP goals.

Interviews in Assessment

Gathering information from those familiar with the student through formal or informal questioning.

Content Validity

Determined by how well test items represent the overall skill being measured.

Criterion-Referenced Tests Defined

Specifically designed to measure skill mastery against defined requirements.

Importance of Baseline Information

Essential for evaluating student performance accurately.

Completing Assessment Statements

Important to include the degree of deficits and current performance levels in assessment-related statements.

Best Assessment Tools for Developmental Milestones

Observational records are preferred for tracking children's progress throughout the year.

Two-Pronged Test of Eligibility

Evaluates if a student meets the definition of one of the 13 exceptionality categories under IDEA and if there's a need for special education services.

Understanding the Basal Rule

A concept in assessments that assumes full credit for easier items based on a student's consecutive correct responses.

Steps in Determining Disability

Involves reviewing existing data, gathering additional information, considering various sources of evidence, and preparing an evaluation report.

Universal Screening Tools

Universal measures like the Dolch sight word list can be used for monitoring student reading capabilities.

Criterion-Referenced Instructional Goals

Benchmarking is a key approach to establishing instructional goals based on criteria.

Steps for Documenting Deficiencies in ROI

Identify typical improvement rates, set goals, monitor progress, and conduct ROI gap analysis effectively.

Psychological Testing Indicators

Inconsistent academic achievement may signal the need for further psychological testing.

Intervention Goals for Low-Performing Students

Goals should aim for performance improvements that enable students to reach the reading levels expected for their instructional group.

Assessments must gather relevant data beyond just disability suspicions.

Components of Intelligence Tests

Measure a broad range of abilities, including memory, general knowledge, reasoning, discrimination, processing, and motor behavior.

Central Tendency in Data

The median is the score that divides a data set into two equal halves.

Considerations for Achievement Tests

When selecting tests, consider response modes, alignment with standards, available norms, and content validity.

Multifactorial Considerations in Feasibility

Assessing factors like prerequisite competencies and potential for transition is crucial in decision-making.

Screening Assessment Process

Screening aims to identify whether a problem necessitates further assessment.

Components of Instructional Decision-Making

Involves monitoring progress, revising IEPs, and developing individualized education plans.

Other Health Impairments (OHI) Definition Criteria

Evaluates conditions based on vitality, strength, and alertness limitations on students.

Safeguards Against Misuse of Intelligence Tests

Federal laws ensure tests are administered nondiscriminatively, in the student's language, and are not solely relied upon for placement decisions.

Timeline for IEP Development Post-Evaluation

IEP teams must convene within 30 days after a student qualifies for special education services.

Normal Distribution Significance

In a bell curve, 68% of data falls within one standard deviation, 95% within two, and 99.7% within three standard deviations from the mean.

Norm-Referenced Score Definition

Standard scores are examples of norm-referenced assessments used in evaluating student performance relative to peers.

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Test your knowledge with these D230 Canvas review flashcards. Covering important concepts such as FERPA directory information and the goals of intervention assistance teams, this quiz is a great way to prepare for assessments. Perfect for students in the D230 curriculum.