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Child and Family Outcomes Chapter 4:
Using Assessment Tools in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process
Entry & Exit Sample Information
Two Types of Assessment Measures
Standardized tests (norm-referenced tests)
Criterion-referenced tests
Standardized Tests
Compare a child’s performance to a larger group
Useful because they:
Provide information on how the child does in relation to other children
Use standardized administration process
May be used to determine IEP eligibility
Criterion-Referenced Tests
Compare a child’s performance to specific performance standard
Useful because they:
Measure performance on specific objectives
Allow a direct link between assessment and intervention
Provide information on strengths and emerging skills
Help teams plan and meet child’s individual needs
Meet recommended assessment practices
Measure intra-child progress
May be used to measure program effectiveness
Caution
Most developmental test are domain based on not specifically designed to assess functional outcomes
This information needs to be used in conjunction with other sources of information
Test scores do not directly translate to meeting or not meeting functional outcomes
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