A graph in which scores are concentrated close to the center of a symmetrical distribution of scores, with few scores toward the left and right tails.
What is a normal distribution
100
These tests are used to make exceptionality, eligibility, and placement decisions.
What are IQ tests
100
A score that is reported in the form of a standardized score.
What is an Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
100
The majority of formal assessment tools for diagnosing EBDs and ADHD are this type of test – based on attitudes, emotions, beliefs, or opinions.
What is subjective
100
This is an under-identified category of students that have an IQ of 130 or above, or meet other criteria.
What is gifted
200
The percentage of all people that fall in the middle of the normal distribution.
What is 68%
200
This disability requires the assessment of adaptive behavior for diagnosis.
What is mental retardation (MR)
200
A subtest measuring coding and symbol search.
What is processing speed
200
Students that can have IQ’s ranging from mental retardation to gifted.
Who are students with EBDs (Emotional Behavior Disorders)
200
The number of days a school has to complete a comprehensive evaluation.
What is 60 days
300
A term(s) used to classify students who are considered to be dull learners, have low aptitude, and have a standard score ranging between 70 and 89.
What is borderline MR and low average, or DNQ
300
The innate ability to think logically, reason abstractly and solve problems; analyze problems, then identify patterns and relationships.
What is fluid intelligence
300
An evaluation used to determine the student’s level of functioning in daily tasks required to be successful in the home, community, and work place.
What is adaptive behavior assessment
300
A type of behavior disorder in which the behaviors of students are less disruptive and formed through depression, anxiety, obsession and/or compulsion?
What is internalizing
300
A systematic process used to gather information that helps determine if a child is gifted or needs gifted education.
What is a Gifted Multidisciplinary Evaluation (GMDE)
400
This is when the scores are crowded together at the low end of the scale.
What are positively skewed distributions
400
This person must only administer and score assessment tools (i.e. IQ tests), as well as interpret data, used to evaluate students with disabilities and/or giftedness.
Who is a certified school psychologist
400
Focuses on measurement of structured learning objectives; also used to measure individual students’ progress and evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs.
What are achievement tests
400
A manual, which provides a descriptive set of criteria for diagnosis of mental health disorders for children and adults, that will be beneficial to future special educators.
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)
400
A lengthy, detailed description of findings from the GMDT, providing assessment data and recommendations to the GIEP team.
What is the Gifted Written Report (GWR)
500
Commonly used by school teachers to determine what students can do and know; if each student has achieved specific skills or concepts.
What are criterion-referenced tests
500
A standardized test released in 1916 by Lewis Terman; currently comprised of five cognitive area scores.
What is Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale
500
Focuses on informal learning and experiences, and used for student placement.
What are aptitude tests
500
This scale identifies common behavior problems such as attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, oppositional disorders, and anti-social conduct problems in school children.
What is Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale (DBRS)
500
A student identified as gifted requires a GIEP and receives specific accommodations and modifications to the general curriculum, instruction, environments, methods, or materials.