Table of Contents
Preface
Part I : Introduction to Assessment: Issues and Concerns
Chapter 1: Assessment: Historical, Philosophical, and Legal Considerations
Historical Events and Philosophical Movements
Relevant Assessment Litigation
Relevant Legislation
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary
Chapter 2: The Assessment Process: A Proposed Model
Why Assess?
How Is the Process Initiated?
What Procedures Should Be Used?
Who Should Assess?
When Should Assessment Be Conducted?
What Should Be Done with the Results?
An Assessment Model
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary
Chapter 3: Practical and Ethical Considerations
Practical Considerations: Factors Affecting Test Results
Ethical Considerations
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary
Part II: Informal Procedures: Basic Tools for Teachers
Chapter 4: Observation and Functional Behavior Assessment
Student Observation–Informal Systems
Student Observation–Formal Systems
Observation of the Instructional Environment
Functional Behavior Assessment
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 5: Criterion-Referenced Testing and Curriculum-Based Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Tests
Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA)
Criterion-Referenced CBA (CR-CBA)
Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM)
CR-CBA and CBM: An Integrated Model
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 6: Portfolio Assessment and Other Alternative Assessment Procedures
Performance Assessment
Limitations
Authentic Assessment
Portfolio Assessment
Advantages and Disadvantages of Portfolio Assessment
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Part III: Assessment of Abilities
Chapter 7: Assessment of Intelligence
Student Profile: Tommy
Alternatives to Traditional Tests
Dynamic Assessment Procedures
Intelligence Tests: General Purpose and Description
Additional Instruments
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Tommy
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 8: Assessment of Adaptive Behavior
Student Profile: Mike
Student Profile: Tamika
Adaptive Behavior Instruments
Additional Adaptive Behavior Instruments
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Mike
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 9: Assessment of Behavioral and Emotional Status
Student Profile: Tara
Student Profile: Anna
Behavior-Rating Scales and Behavior Assessment System
Classroom/Home Behavior Instruments
Additional Classroom/Home Behavior Instruments
Social Skills Instruments
AD/HD Instruments
Autism Instruments
Measurement of Emotional Status
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Tara
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 10: Assessment of Oral Language
Student Profile: Bobby
Informal Assessment of Language Skills
Formal Language Tests
Additional Oral Language Instruments
Tests for Speech and Language Clinicians
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Bobby
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Part IV: Assessment of Achievement
Chapter 11: Assessment of General Achievement
Student Profile: Steve
Norm-Referenced Tests (Group Administered)
Norm-Referenced Tests (Individually Administered)
Additional Achievement Instruments
Criterion-Referenced Instruments
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Steve
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 12: Assessment of Reading
Student Profile: John
Reading Assessment
Informal Reading Assessment Procedures
Emergent Reading Tests
Diagnostic Reading Tests
Other Diagnostic Reading Tests
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: John
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 13: Assessment of Mathematics
Student Profile: Zandra
Informal Assessment
Other Informal Approaches
Diagnostic Mathematics Tests
Other Diagnostic Mathematics Tests
Criterion-Referenced Mathematics Instruments
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Zandra
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 14: Assessment of Written Expression
Student Profile: Ed
Student Profile: Sarah
Informal Assessment
Written Expression and Language Tests
Additional Written Language Instruments
Diagnostic Spelling Tests
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Ed
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Part V: Special Assessment Considerations
Chapter 15: Early Childhood Assessment
Child Profile: Mary
Important Components of Early Childhood Assessment
Types of Early Childhood Assessment Procedures
Team Assessment: A Collaborative Effort
Natural Assessment Model
Play-Based Assessment
Screening Instruments
Developmental Inventories (Norm-Referenced)
Battelle Developmental Inventory—2
Readiness and Preacademic Instruments
Developmental Inventories (Criterion-Referenced)
Additional Developmental Inventories
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Child Profile Data: Mary
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Chapter 16: Vocational Transitional Assessment
Student Profile: Jill
Student Profile: Sue
Support for Transition Services
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act
Other Important Legislative Acts
Guidelines for Establishing Transition Services:
Importance of Career/Transition Assessment
Informal Procedures
Interest and Aptitude Instruments
Back to the Profile: Possible Answers to the Questions
Student Profile Data: Sue
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Part VI: Examples
Chapter 17: Examples: Putting It All Together
Case Study: Frank, a Student with Mild Disabilities
Case Study: James, a Student with Severe Disabilities
Case Study: June
Reflections
Summary Matrix
Appendix: Functional Behavior Assessment Form
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Test Index
