Formal Assessment of Language Skill Flashcards
What is the point of initial assessment?
use to measure change over time; establish a baseline; identify children with any issues
What are the goals of assessment?
identify and describe each child’s unique pattern of communication behaviors; see if patterns indicate a language impairment and if there is one, we recommend f/u, treatment, and a referral
To pick the right standardized test, you must consider
psychometrics; diagnostic accuracy; cultural and linguistic fit
Norm referenced testing
Identifies individuals performing at various levels; Addresses a small spectrum of content; Distinguishes performance of specific tasks among individuals; Summarizes performance in SS and percentiles.
Criterion referenced testing
Describes specific levels of performance; Addresses a clearly defined specific aspect of language; Covers general aspects of language; Summarizes performance in percentage correct (generally).
