Norm referenced tests

compare a student’s performance to a large group of same-age or same-grade peers. Scores show how a student ranks compared to others, not just what they know or can do. Used for educational placement.

are quick checks used to identify students who may need extra support. They don’t give a diagnosis but signal who might need further evaluation or intervention.

Individual Intelligence Tests

measure capacity for abstract thinking, mental reasoning, judgement and decision-making.

Individual Academic Achievement Tests

measures strengths and weaknesses in individual skills.

Adaptive Behavior Scale Assessments

Useful in diagnosing a student with an intellectual disability that affects development or progression of adaptive behavior, Measures independence and skill abilities.

Curriculum Based Measurements (CBM)

criterion based assessment used to track progress monitoring

Woodcock Johnson Acheivement Test

norm referenced diagnostic tool for identifying students with high incidence disabilities. Made up of 2 parts- achievement and cognitive abilities. Identifies deficits in math and reading.

Weschler Intelligence Scale (intelligence quotient test)

Measures cognitive abilities of children (WISC) and adults. Measures verbal and performance intelligence.

Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC)

standardized test that is used to evaluate preschoolers, minority groups, and children with learning disabilities. (ages 2-18) non-verbal, bilingual

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS)

assess personal and social skills of children and adults.

Skills needed for everyday life and independent living

Cognitive Assessments

used for identifying disabilities- verbal reasoing, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, spatial ability, verbal ability.

Curriculum Based Assessments

assessments used to see if a student is making adequate process through the curriculum.

Criterion Based Assessments

measures student mastery of a specific skill or content

Authentic Assessments

evaluates a student's ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world context.

Observational Assessments

Observing and recording student behavior in different settings.

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Term	Definition
Norm referenced tests	compare a student’s performance to a large group of same-age or same-grade peers. Scores show how a student ranks compared to others, not just what they know or can do. Used for educational placement.
Screening tests	are quick checks used to identify students who may need extra support. They don’t give a diagnosis but signal who might need further evaluation or intervention.
Individual Intelligence Tests	measure capacity for abstract thinking, mental reasoning, judgement and decision-making.
Individual Academic Achievement Tests	measures strengths and weaknesses in individual skills.
Adaptive Behavior Scale Assessments	Useful in diagnosing a student with an intellectual disability that affects development or progression of adaptive behavior, Measures independence and skill abilities.
Curriculum Based Measurements (CBM)	criterion based assessment used to track progress monitoring
Woodcock Johnson Acheivement Test	norm referenced diagnostic tool for identifying students with high incidence disabilities. Made up of 2 parts- achievement and cognitive abilities. Identifies deficits in math and reading.
Weschler Intelligence Scale (intelligence quotient test)	Measures cognitive abilities of children (WISC) and adults. Measures verbal and performance intelligence.
WISC test score below 100	below average intelligence
Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC)	standardized test that is used to evaluate preschoolers, minority groups, and children with learning disabilities. (ages 2-18) non-verbal, bilingual
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS)	assess personal and social skills of children and adults.
Adaptive Behavior	Skills needed for everyday life and independent living
Cognitive Assessments	used for identifying disabilities- verbal reasoing, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, spatial ability, verbal ability.
Curriculum Based Assessments	assessments used to see if a student is making adequate process through the curriculum.
Criterion Based Assessments	measures student mastery of a specific skill or content
Authentic Assessments	evaluates a student's ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world context.
Observational Assessments	Observing and recording student behavior in different settings.

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