Intelligence Testing and Educational Assessment

A series of flashcards to aid in reviewing key concepts and definitions from lecture notes on intelligence testing and educational assessments.

What is Cross-Battery Assessment (XBA)?

XBA is a systematic approach to cognitive and academic testing that integrates measures from multiple standardized test batteries for a comprehensive evaluation.

What are the five pillars of Cross-Battery Assessment?

1. Flexible Evaluation 2. Comprehensive Analysis 3. CHC Theory Alignment 4. Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses 5. Guides Intervention Planning.

What was the purpose of the Binet-Simon Scale?

Developed to identify children in need of special education services in France.

What are Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS)?

Everyday conversational language skills used for basic interactions, acquiring it in 1 to 3 years.

What are Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency Skills (CALPS)?

Language skills used for academic learning, typically developed in 5 to 7 years under optimal conditions.

What is the significance of the Flynn Effect?

It's the observed trend of rising IQ scores across generations, thought to be influenced by multiple factors like education and nutrition.

What are the key principles of Vygotsky's theory of social cognitive development?

1. Social interaction drives cognitive development 2. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) 3. Scaffolding 4. Language as a tool for thought.

What is Response to Intervention (RTI)?

An educational framework for identifying students needing additional support by providing systematic interventions.

What does the ICEL framework analyze?

It examines Instruction, Curriculum, Environment, and Learner to understand academic struggles.

What are the key components of IDEA?

1. Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) 2. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) 3. Individualized Education Program (IEP) 4. Parental Involvement.

What is the difference between Type I and Type II errors?

Type I error (false positive) occurs when the null hypothesis is rejected when it is true; Type II error (false negative) occurs when the null hypothesis is not rejected when it is false.

What are the four categories in Dr. Ortiz's Cultural and Linguistic Test Classification?

1. Culturally and Linguistically Fair 2. Culturally Fair but Linguistically Biased 3. Culturally Biased but Linguistically Fair 4. Both Culturally and Linguistically Biased.

What is the purpose of the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM)?

To express the amount of error or uncertainty associated with a test score, reflecting variability of observed scores.

What is the role of school psychologists in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students?

To assess, support, and advocate for CLD students, ensuring they receive interventions that respect their unique backgrounds.

What is the key result of the Brown v. Board of Education case?

The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.

What does the term 'Floor Effect' mean?

It refers to the situation when a test is too difficult, causing many test-takers to score at or near the minimum, limiting the ability to assess their true abilities.

What is the importance of observational data in school psychology?

It provides a context for understanding student behaviors and assessing needs in real-world scenarios.

What is a Z-score?

A statistical measure that indicates how many standard deviations a score is from the mean of a dataset.