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savannahhooper

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What are some of the problems encountered in implementing traditional assessment practices?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Differentiate between assessment conducted for screening purposes and assessment designed to determine eligibility for services.
 
  Answer may include any two of the following:
   To ascertain a programs ability to achieve the originally conceived and implemented goals
   To suggest modifications that might lead to improvement in quality and effectiveness
   To allow well-informed decisions about the worth, merit, and the level of support a program warrants



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Answer to Question 1

Answer should include: Over-reliance in the use of standardized, norm-referenced tests; assessment measures not compatible with childrens behavior and interests; misuse of assessment tools by professionals; standardized test should be used in conjunction with other sources of information, and not exclusively; test results do not provide an accurate representation of a childs typical behavior.

Answer to Question 2

Screenings are conducted to identify children who may have a delay or disability. Through screenings, the determination is made if children should undergo more in-depth assessment procedures. Eligibility assessments determine if children meet the requirements of a given program or service.





 

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