53 Questions
Why are state or district tests referred to as 'high stakes'?
To assign responsibility for student performance on tests
What is the requirement for state education agencies (SEAs) regarding students with disabilities and assessments?
To include students with disabilities in all assessments with accommodations
What should students with disabilities have access to according to the text?
Access to the general education curriculum
Why does Ms. Flores mention that some data systems are limited in the amount of information they contain?
To make analyzing a school’s performance more challenging
What supports should students with disabilities have according to the text?
Access to the general education curriculum and appropriate accommodations/modifications
Why are state assessment results used for system accountability according to the text?
To assign responsibility for student performance to schools or systems
What should principals remember to do when interpreting assessment data?
Obtain information about the data system from the state or district assessment office
What is one key factor about students with disabilities that principals should understand according to the text?
The number of students who take alternate assessments
What can principals do if the data has been collected but not reported?
Request additional data from the state or district assessment office
Why is it crucial for principals to know what data are being reported?
To understand challenges when comparing data
What is an important part of interpreting data, according to the text?
Comparing scores to determine school improvement efforts
What can be compared to determine whether a newly adopted curriculum is effective?
Performance scores of sixth-grade students over several years
In comparing multiple groups in multiple years, what does the text suggest principals should compare?
% of students in general education and special education
Why is caution advised when interpreting data for groups?
Performance of special education students may appear not to improve over time
What should principals recognize as challenging when interpreting data according to the text?
Knowing exactly which scores are included in data reports
Why do states often aggregate scores from tests taken with nonapproved accommodations?
To make student performance appear better than it is
What is the Taught Curriculum linked directly to?
Assessments
What does the Learned Curriculum include?
Inaccuracies and misconceptions
What is the main focus of an accommodation according to the text?
Fully access subject matter and instruction
What should teachers aim for in terms of learning for students with disabilities, as mentioned in the text?
Learning that is broader than the IEP
According to legal requirements mentioned in the text, what should states and local districts develop guidelines for?
Alternate assessments for students with disabilities
What is an example of an accommodation mentioned in the text for a student with a reading disability?
Accommodate reading in all content areas
Which group of students would benefit from alternative acquisition tools such as sign language interpreters and Braille materials?
Students with sensory deficits
Who are alternate assessments primarily designed for?
Students with significant cognitive disabilities
Which department developed an alternate assessment for students with disabilities?
Iowa Department of Education
What kind of work is primarily considered for the alternate assessment developed by the Iowa Department of Education?
Student reading records
Which students may need a totally individualized set of content goals?
Students not participating in general assessments
What can be used to determine which alternate assessments are being used in a specific area?
Checking with the local district special education administrator or state department of education
For students receiving only speech and language services, what level of change may be needed in instruction and content?
No changes at all
What is the purpose of curricular modifications for students with disabilities?
To change expectations regarding content and learner outcomes
What is the primary reason for some students to receive alternate assessments instead of participating in general assessments?
To account for significant cognitive disabilities
Who should be consulted to determine which alternate assessments are being used?
Local district special education administrator or state department of education
What can be used to gather student work for alternate assessments?
Math samples
What is the purpose of modifications in the education system?
To help students with disabilities progress in the general education curriculum
In what way can modifications help students with skill deficits in reading or math?
By reducing the complexity of assignments to match their level
What is a caution teachers should consider when using modifications?
Reducing opportunities for students to learn critical knowledge and skills
How do accommodations differ from modifications in education?
Accommodations focus on changing the instruction or curriculum content, while modifications focus on altering performance expectations.
What is a common purpose of assessment accommodations?
To ensure a fair testing environment for all students
Why should teachers avoid providing off grade-level material as a modification?
It may interfere with the curriculum sequence and lead to learning gaps
What is the main goal of instructional accommodations in education?
To help students access instruction more effectively
'Dumbing down' the curriculum can result in what problem for students?
'Dumbing down' can reduce critical thinking and learning opportunities
'Students might read literature at different levels, though all learn to identify character development, plot, and 'voice'. This is an example of what type of modification?
'Vary levels of reading material'
What can occur if a teacher provides too many modifications?
Decreased opportunity for learning critical knowledge and skills
What should principals do after interpreting data according to the text?
Create cross-disciplinary teams of teachers
Why is disaggregating performance data important?
To address the specific needs of students with disabilities
What should improvement plans for students with disabilities avoid?
Narrowing the curriculum
What kind of thinking is greatly affected by the kinds of information students learn?
Principled thinking
What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require in individualized education programs (IEPs)?
Measurable annual goals and child performance levels
What did IEPs become in the past for students with disabilities?
Collections of isolated skill objectives
Why are portfolios of student work and progress tests mentioned as additional assessments?
To alleviate challenges in interpreting data for small groups
How can a narrowed scope of instruction affect students with disabilities?
Lead to low expectations for learning
What is the role of the principal in affecting assessment and instruction according to the text?
To be a role model influencing assessment and instruction
What must a student's IEP include according to IDEA to specify how they access the general education curriculum?
Descriptions of modifications needed for progress in the general curriculum
Test your knowledge on the different components of a curriculum, including the intended curriculum, taught curriculum, and learned curriculum. Explore the official requirements, instructional behaviors, and assessment links within educational settings.
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