Measurement and Assessment Flashcards
Norm Referenced Standards
Comparison made with other from a specific group (age, gender)
Normal developed by testing large numbers
Percentile and z scores
Above or below average
Criterion Referenced Standards
Comparisons made with predetermined mastery scores
Criteria determined by expert opinion / research data
Meets or does not meet standards
standardized testing
Published tests
Specific directions and conditions
Standards used to make judgement about test performance
Generalized standards inappropriate for students with disabilities
Alternative testing
Assessment instruction link
Teacher constructed
Strong authentically but weak psychometrically
Ex. checklist, rubrics
Standardized Vs Alternative Testing
Standardized = more object, less subjective bias
Alternative = more ‘real life’
Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
Assess fine and gross motor development of kids
Sport for Life PLAY Fun - Physical Literacy Observation for Youth
Assess running, locomotion, object control, balance, stability and body control
Test of Gross Motor Development - 3
Test fundamental movement patterns in early elementary kids, with emphasis on process
Brockport Physical Fitness Test
Assess the health-related fitness of young people with certain disabilities
Older Adults Testing;
- Activity specific balance confidence scale
- Berg Balance Scale
- Timed Up and Go (TUG)
- Fundamental Movement Screen
Activity Specific Balance Confidence Scale
measure confident to perform activities without falling or unsteadiness
Berg Balance Scale
Objective measure of ability to balance safely during functional task
Timed Up and Go (TUG)
participant starts siting, and stands, walk 3km, turn and return to sit
fundamental movement screen
7 movement patterns to challenge ones ability to stay stable if not proberly used
