AS Assessment Issues

Question 1

Review of Existing Data (REED)

Answer 1

A mandated review of all existing evaluation data including the initial evaluation, any re-evaluations, classroom observations, and standardized testing to determine if dismissal of services is necessary.

Question 2

Cultural Stereotypes

Answer 2

Is a fixed impression which may have little basis in fact.

Example: Asian students are above average intelligence.

Question 3

Student Support Team (SST)

Answer 3

A group dedicated to identify and support struggling students.

Question 4

Bias

Answer 4

Prejudiced feelings.

Example: assuming all ELL’s are less intelligent.

Question 5

Cultural Sensitivity

Answer 5

Is dealing with difficult topics carefully and considering how different cultures would interpret the information.

Question 6

Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity

Answer 6

Activity in which students create a solution or investigation in response to a problem.

Question 7

Ethnocentrism

Answer 7

The belief or view that your culture or society is better than any others.