Humanizing Disability in Mathematics Education: Forging New Paths

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgments
Preface
Contents
PART I: Foundations of Assessment
	Chapter 1 Understanding Assessment
		Overview
		Assessment in the Classroom
		Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act
		Elementary and Secondary Education Act
		Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
		Professional Standards
		Responding to Diversity
		Research-Based Practices
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 2 Response to Intervention
		Overview
		Introduction to Response to Intervention
		Implementing RTI
		Emerging Issues
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 3 Assessment Framework
		Overview
		Classroom-Based Assessment Cycle
		Special Education Assessment Framework
		Special Education: Assessment Questions, Purposes, and Approaches
		Responding to Diversity
		Universal Design and Assessment Practices
		Assessment of Assistive Technology Needs
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 4 Involving Families
		Overview
		Understanding More About Families
		Responding to Diversity
		Federal Legislation and the Role of Parents
		The Assessment Process for Families of Young Children
		The Assessment Process for Families of Children and Youth
		Techniques for Listening to and Understanding Parent Perspectives
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
PART II: Assessment Skills
	Chapter 5 Reliability and Validity
		Overview
		Reliability
		Validity
		Validity of Test Interpretations
		Responding to Diversity: Fairness in Assessment
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 6 Developing Technical Skills
		Overview
		Standardized Tests
		Standardization Sample
		Norm-Referenced Tests
		Criterion-Referenced Tests
		Distinguishing Norm-Referenced Tests From Criterion-Referenced Tests
		Scales of Measurement
		Frequency Distribution
		Normal Curve
		Measures of Central Tendency
		Types of Scores
		Standard Error of Measurement and Confidence Intervals
		Scoring Guidelines
		Completing the Test Record Form
		How Should Assessment Approaches Be Evaluated?
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 7 Test Interpretation and Report Writing
		Overview
		Interpreting Assessment Information
		General Principles for Report Writing
		Synthesizing Information
		Writing the Report
		Evaluating the Report
		Types of Assessment Reports
		Sharing Assessment Results With Others
		National and Statewide Assessments
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
PART III: Behavior
	Chapter 8 Observing, Interviewing, and Conferencing
		Overview
		Observations
		Planning Observations
		Observing the Student
		Types of Observations
		Increasing Technical Skills in Conducting Observations
		Observing the Classroom Environment
		Interviews
		Conferencing and Collaborating
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 9 Behavior
		Overview
		Adaptive Behavior
		Standardized Instruments Evaluating Adaptive Behavior
		Problem Behaviors
		Responding to Diversity
		Assessing Supportive Environments
		Classroom Problem Behaviors Within an Intervention Context
		Assessment Questions, Purposes, and Approaches
		Standardized Instruments for Assessing Problem Behaviors
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
PART IV: Achievement
	Chapter 10 Achievement: Overall Performance
		Overview
		Curriculum-Based Assessment
		Criterion-Referenced Tests
		Connecting Instruction With Assessment: Alternative and Informal Assessment
		Assessment Approaches
		Observing the Student in Various Environments
		Standardized Instruments
		Steps and Purposes of Standardized Achievement Testing
		Group Tests
		Individual Achievement Tests
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 11 Reading
		Overview
		Assessment Principles
		Connecting Assessment With Instruction
		Informal Assessment Approaches
		Standardized Instruments
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 12 Written Language
		Overview
		Connecting Assessment With Instruction
		Curriculum-Based Measurement
		Criterion-Referenced Assessment
		Informal Approaches
		Scoring
		Standardized Instruments
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 13 Oral Language
		Overview
		Understanding Speech and Language Disorders
		Oral Language Assessment
		Assessment Questions, Purposes, and Approaches
		Observing the Student Within the Environment
		Standardized Tests of Oral Language
		Concerns About Standardized Tests of Oral Language
		Responding to Diversity
		Students With Severe Communication Disorders
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 14 Mathematics
		Overview
		Connecting Assessment With Instruction
		Criterion-Referenced Assessment
		Curriculum-Based Measurement
		Performance-Based Assessment
		Observing the Student Within the Classroom Environment
		Standardized Instruments
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 15 Performance-Based, Authentic, and Portfolio Assessments
		Overview
		Performance-Based Assessment
		Authentic Assessment
		Portfolio Assessment
		Exhibitions
		Responding to Diversity
		Developing Scoring Systems
		Ensuring Technical Adequacy
		Using Performance-Based, Authentic, and Portfolio Assessment
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
PART V: Special Considerations
	Chapter 16 Intelligence
		Overview
		Intelligence Tests as Samples of Behavior
		Responding to Diversity
		Standardized Instruments
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 17 Young Children
		Overview
		Screening
		Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
		Standardized Assessments
		Considerations Regarding the Assessment of Young Children
		Responding to Diversity
		Linking Assessment With Classroom Activities
		Working With Families
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
	Chapter 18 Youth in Transition
		Overview
		Transition Assessment
		Person-Centered Planning
		Self-Determination Skills
		Assessment Instruments
		Connecting Assessment With Instruction: Performance-Based Assessment
		Summary
		Questions for Reflection
		References
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