Types of Tests Used During and Evaluation
Cognitive or Intellectual Ability
These tests indicate a student's intellectual potential. They
measure general intelligence or academic abilities. Since intelligence
can't be seen, they sample behaviors that reflect the concept
of intelligence.
Achievement
These tests provide an overview of a student's skills and establish
the degree of abilities/achievement discrepancy. They may include
reading, mathematics, written language and spelling.
Information Processing
These tests are designed to give diagnostic information about
perceptual and communication deficits.
Speech or Oral Language
These tests measure a student's organization of spoken language,
understanding and use of grammar and knowledge of vocabulary.
Adaptive Behavior
These tests measure how well a student can adjust their behavior
to the environment and expectations.
Personality
While not used frequently in schools, these tests help identify
problem areas that might interfere with a student's ability to
socialize. Learning profiles, interest inventories, observations,
and other measures are more commonly used to provide additional
information about a child.
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Remember,
tests are only one part of a full and individual evaluation. |
