Assessing Achievement with the Stanford 10 - Marcus (Whole Group)

Introduction:
 

This question is specific to the Stanford 10 assessment, and how the scores are related to and explained to parents. This will give you practice in interpreting the Stanford 10 as well as how to relate the result to parents.

Directions:

1. Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings.
    
2. Download and read through the Marcus Case Study.
    
3. By Saturday, post your response to the exercise in the whole group discussion forum titled, Week 8: Stanford 10 - Marcus.
    
4. Revisit the discussion forum multiple times throughout the week and contribute at least two additional substantive postings to two different students by Monday, specifically focusing on question #5. Be sure that you are substantially discussing the information with your classmates, and not just agreeing or disagreeing with them. Short comments or acknowledgements will not earn the points desired for a passing grade.

Assessing Achievement through the WRAT 4 and Grades - Maria (Whole Group)

Introduction: 
 

The WRAT 4 is an individual achievement test that is often used as a screener to see if further or more comprehensive testing is needed. Remember that this assessment is not intended to diagnose or identify learning disorders or cognitive disorders – it is simply to determine if further testing is needed. In this situation, Maria, a 10th grade student has problematic behaviors in the classroom. She is given the WRAT4 to screen her academic achievement to see if further testing is needed. You will interpret her scores to see if she requires more assessment for her academics. You are also asked about other information that might be helpful. This is time to remember that a comprehensive evaluation is necessary for a full picture of a client’s needs in order to appropriately assess the individual.
 

Directions:

1. Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings.
    
2. Download and read through the Maria WRAT4 case study.
    
3. Respond by starting a new thread in the Week 8: WRAT 4 and Grades-Maria whole group discussion forum. 
    
4. By Saturday, you should have read through the scenario and posted a response to this discussion forum by responding to the prompt below. Please keep responses short and concise.
   
   Based on questions 1-5 in the scenario, write a short and casual response. Be specific about what additional information would be helpful.
    
5. Revisit the discussion forum multiple times throughout the week. Contribute at least two additional substantive postings by Monday.
   

Assignment: Weekly Quizzes (Individual)

Introduction:

There is a quiz each week that is taken directly from the textbook, and covers items you will need to know to prepare you for the NCE exam. The quiz contains all multiple choice questions, and they come directly from the text. These are open book, open note quizzes, and they must be completed by the end of each week.
 

Each quiz will reset on Sunday, for anyone who needs to retake it. You may retake it for more new questions, or you may retake it to increase your grade. In either case, when there are two grades, the highest grade will be used for your final grade. If there is one grade, that will be used. Taking it twice cannot harm your grade. Correct answers are posted after the quiz is no longer available for a grade; which is two weeks following the week it was made available.
 

Directions:

1. Review the directions and scoring tool for this assignment, located on the Syllabus page.
    
2. Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings and have your book with you when you take the quiz.
    
3. To take this week's quiz, click on Gradebook and then click on "Quiz 9."
    
4. Complete and submit the quiz by the end of this week.
    
5. If you need or wish to retake the quiz, click on "Gradebook" and then click on "Quiz 9 Retake."

Assignment: Assessment Evaluation (Individual)

Introduction:

This paper will be an evaluation of a psychological test. It will follow a specific format, and will include a detailed report on a breadth and depth of information regarding the assessment chosen. This assignment will help familiarize you with the validity, reliability, and multicultural issues involved in assessing your clients. You may use any assessment that you can find the information on.  The more well-known the assessment is, the more information is available.  Be sure to research it well.  You may also check the MCC and Homewood libraries for information, as well as contact the publishers and test developers.  This information can be found in the MMY database, as well as on the internet.

Directions:

1. Review the directions and scoring tool for this assignment, located on the Syllabus page.
    
2. Follow the directions and format to write this paper.
    
3. Use the materials on APA 6 found on the APA Resources page.
    
4. Submit your paper to the Gradebook by the end of this week.