WGU D003 Module 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+

WGU D003 Module 1 Questions and Answers Graded A+ How is assessment information collected? record review, interview, Observations, test (R.I.O.T) interview an assessment method involving a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked by the interviewer to elicit facts or statements from the interviewee. Differentiated instruction a process that involves matching the content and instructional approach to individual students' learning needs in order to accelerate the learning of all students. assessment the process of collecting information (data) for the purpose of making decisions for or about individuals. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) more effectively matches the content, method, and intensity of instruction to individual students' needs. competency-based assessment assessment of very specific knowledge and skills using authentic or simulated situations in which the knowledge and skill can be demonstrated. record review an assessment method involving review of student cumulative records or medical records. nonsystematic, or informal, observation the observer simply watches an individual in his or her environment and notes the behaviors, characteristics, and personal interactions that seem significant. systematic observation the observer sets out to observe one or more precisely defined behaviors. The observer specifies observable events that define the behavior and then counts the frequency or measures the frequency, duration, amplitude, or latency of the behaviors. Quantitative data observations that have been tabulated or otherwise given numerical values. They are the actual scores achieved on the test. Lee scored 80 on her math test. Qualitative data pieces of information collected based on nonsystematic and unquantified observations. These may consist of other observations made while a student is tested; they tell us how Lee achieved her score. screening the collection of assessment information for the purpose of deciding whether students have unrecognized problems (vision, hearing) progress monitoring (1) Is the student making adequate progress toward individual goals? and (2) Is the student making adequate progress toward common core standards or specified state standards? instructional planning and modification the collection of assessment information for the purpose of planning individualized instruction or making changes in the instruction students are receiving. eligibility the collection and use of assessment information to decide whether a student meets the state criteria for a disability condition and needs special education services to be successful in school. Program evaluation emphasis is on gauging the effectiveness of the curriculum in meeting the goals and objectives of the school. what is the purpose of assessment to determine a child's specific learning strengths and needs. & to determine whether or not a child is eligible for special education services What is the assessment process? 1. child find 2. full and individual evaluation of the child by a Multidisciplinary team 3. Determination of Eligibility for special education (60 days) 4. IEP meeting (30 days) 5. Progress monitoring 6. Annual IEP review (every 12 months) 7. Re-evaluation (every 3 years) Larry P. v. Riles (1979) Case Ruled that IQ test could not be used as the primary or sole basis of placing students in special programs. Hobson vs. Hansen declared the tracking system in which students were tracked according to IQ scores to be unconstitutional (LRE) Diana v. California State Board of Education (1970) court ruled that students must be assessed in their native language legal process (step 1/3) A. Upon completion of the administration of assessments and evaluations... 1. A group of qualified professionals and the parent(s) determine whether the child has a disability. 2. The public agency provides a copy of the evaluation report and documentation of determination of eligibility at no cost to the parents. legal process (step 2/3) B. Special rule for eligibility determination. A child must not be determined to have a disability because of... 1. Lack of appropriate instruction in reading and math 2. Limited English proficiency legal process (step 3/3) C. In interpreting evaluation data for the purpose of determining if a child has a disability, each public agency must... 1. Use a variety of resources including; aptitude and achievement tests, parent input, teacher recommendations. Info about the childs physical, social, cultural and adaptive behavior. 2. If a child is eligible and IEP must be developed