Intellectual Disabilities: Assessments that need change
Not what you're looking for?
1) Dealing with Intellectual Disabilities recommend assessments that are stable and do not need change.
2) Dealing with Intellectual Disabilities recommend assessments that need some change, and identify what the changes would be.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution provides the student with suggestions of what assessment methods need adjusting for Individuals with Disabilities and those that do not need any changing.
Solution Preview
1) Dealing with Intellectual Disabilities recommend assessments that are stable and do not need change.
Assessments are usually conducted by school personnel and the most stable form of assessment available is achievement testing. This testing assesses and indicates the child's skill level and academic aptitude by using a protracted approach. These tests identify strengths and weaknesses that the student has to determine if the child has a severe difference in ability and performance. If a child has been found to possess a learning disability this test will be able to definitively diagnose the issue and help assist in providing important information that will be pertinent for developing the individual education program or IEP (Logson, 2012).
The reasons why this test is stable and does not need changing include the fact that achievement tests are structured and have the capability of assessing any or all of the subjects that students may ...
Education
- Associates of Arts , Lone Star Community College
- Bachelor of Science , Sam Houston State University
- Masters of Science, Kaplan University
- Masters of Science , Kaplan University
Recent Feedback
- "Thank you however I have two questions: 1.) where in this passage is the actual problem statement? 2.) if you used references can you please provide them? This is great work and I am so grateful. "
- "Thank you very much"
- "excellent analysis"
- "graet job very helpful"
- "Thank you, excellent and very detailed."
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Ages and Stages of Play
This quiz provides a brief overview of the typical ages associated with each level of play. Understanding the ages and stages of play is integral knowledge for anyone with a role in young children's lives.
Introductory Montessori Principles
There are many different educational philosophies available to study. Principles from Dr. Montessori are research-based & continue to be taught.
Importance of Exploratory Play for Early Learning
Research indicates that young children require the freedom to safely explore their environment to build cognitive skills. This quiz will introduce some play-based early intervention techniques to promote learning.
Classroom Management
This quiz correlates with my eBook titled "Everything You Need to Know About Classroom Management." Test your skills on the benefits of sound classroom management practices.
Reading Skills
What are some pre-requisites to teach reading? This quiz offers a brief description for a few literacy skils.