PSYC 334 Chapter Notes -High Tech, Acculturation, Traumatic Brain Injury
31 Jan 2014
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Assessment accommodations are appropriate when a test involves abilities other than those of interest to perform well (e. g. , reading, vision). Sometimes there are no apparent alternatives to some tests, and other examination avenues need to be considered. For example, most processing speed tasks require motor movement. When tests have been changed to accommodate disability, this can alter the normative reliability and validity of the test. Major legislation that guides the assessment of students with. Recall the individuals with disabilities education act and section 504 of the rehabilitation. These are the laws applied to schools. Idea - requires schools to provide free and appropriate education. Identifies disability categories; see next. Continued on next page (16 : 1) Goal of assessment accommodations is to obtain a more valid score than if the accommodations were not made. Modification of present format. Modification of response format. Adaptive devices and supports. Using portions of the test.
