EDUCATION VOCABULARY (WGU)
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Term
Behavior rating scales:
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a systematic approach used to address and support students who are struggling
academically or behaviorally prior to a formal special education referral
a scale used to quantify the frequency or intensity of specific behaviors
completed by teachers, family, or the student themselves (e.g., Behavior
, Assessment System for Children (BASC))
assesses an individual's daily living skills and adaptive functioning across various
domains such as communication, self-care, social skills, and community living
a procedural safeguard under IDEA that clearly outlines the proposed actions or
refusals regarding the child's evaluation or educational placement before
making any significant decisions related to their child's special education
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Inter-rater reliability:
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calculates the total number ensures that different
of examiners involved examiners provide consistent
scores
assesses the difficulty level of measures the average
the exam questions performance of a single
examiner
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,Definition
measure a student's performance against a specific set of criteria or
learning standards
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Criterion-referenced
Construct validity: assessments:
Predictive validity: Inter-rater reliability:
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Definition
document specific behavioral incidents in a narrative form, providing
detailed qualitative data that can reveal patterns and guide
intervention adjustments
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Anecdotal records: Norm-referenced scores:
Annual IEP meeting: Initial evaluation:
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Definition
methods of evaluation that focus on understanding the
characteristics, qualities, and experiences of individuals rather than
quantifying data
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Summative assessments: Student self-assessment:
Screening assessments: Qualitative assessments:
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Definition
Emphasizes the importance of timely and appropriate identification
through assessment and intervention for students with
exceptionalities.
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Forest Grove School District v. Foley v. special school district of
T.A. (2009) st. louis county (1998)