pros and cons of curriculum based assessment
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What are the advantages and drawbacks of curriculum based assessment?
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Advantages of CBAs (Curiculum based assessments)
- Some believe CBAs are more valid because they are reflective of skills and behaviors in a child's natural environment with a typical care giver (authentic assessment)
- Useful for ongoing intervention planning as well as accountability/ progress monitoring
- Accommodations are built-into the environment, not into the assessment; philosophy is individualized
- Providers may already be using CBAs for intervention planning
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