D755: ASSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
VOCABULARY (WGU) 100% CORRECT!!
, Qualitative assessments: - ANSWER methods of evaluation that focus on
understanding the characteristics, qualities, and experiences of individuals rather than
quantifying data
Quantitative assessments: - ANSWER methods of evaluation that focus on measuring
and quantifying a student's performance, skills, or knowledge using numerical data
Informal assessments: - ANSWER more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during
everyday classroom activities
Formal assessments: - ANSWER structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined
criteria and are often standardized
Formative assessments: - ANSWER used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
Summative assessments: - ANSWER a tool for evaluating student learning at specific
points, such as at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a
quiz or test
Universal screening: - ANSWER implementing regular assessments to identify students
who may require additional support or intervention early on
Child Find: - ANSWER a legal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) that requires public schools to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with
exceptionalities who may be in need of special education and related services
Criterion-referenced assessments: - ANSWER measure a student's performance
against a specific set of criteria or learning standards
Curriculum-based assessments: - ANSWER frequent, brief assessments that evaluate a
student's progress in specific academic areas directly linked to the curriculum
Direct observation: - ANSWER allows educators to record specific behaviors in real-
time, focusing on particular times, activities, or settings where issues are most likely to
arise
4-point method: - ANSWER allows educators to plot data points from assessments on a
graph, connecting four key points—such as the start, midpoint, and endpoints of a given
period
VOCABULARY (WGU) 100% CORRECT!!
, Qualitative assessments: - ANSWER methods of evaluation that focus on
understanding the characteristics, qualities, and experiences of individuals rather than
quantifying data
Quantitative assessments: - ANSWER methods of evaluation that focus on measuring
and quantifying a student's performance, skills, or knowledge using numerical data
Informal assessments: - ANSWER more flexible and spontaneous, occurring during
everyday classroom activities
Formal assessments: - ANSWER structured evaluations that adhere to predetermined
criteria and are often standardized
Formative assessments: - ANSWER used during the learning process to gauge student
understanding and guide further learning
Summative assessments: - ANSWER a tool for evaluating student learning at specific
points, such as at the end of a unit, semester, or academic year; often in the form of a
quiz or test
Universal screening: - ANSWER implementing regular assessments to identify students
who may require additional support or intervention early on
Child Find: - ANSWER a legal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) that requires public schools to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with
exceptionalities who may be in need of special education and related services
Criterion-referenced assessments: - ANSWER measure a student's performance
against a specific set of criteria or learning standards
Curriculum-based assessments: - ANSWER frequent, brief assessments that evaluate a
student's progress in specific academic areas directly linked to the curriculum
Direct observation: - ANSWER allows educators to record specific behaviors in real-
time, focusing on particular times, activities, or settings where issues are most likely to
arise
4-point method: - ANSWER allows educators to plot data points from assessments on a
graph, connecting four key points—such as the start, midpoint, and endpoints of a given
period
