> Assignment 9: LASA 2 – Special Considerations in Testing
>
> Our psychologist, Keith, has been asked to conduct a psychoeducational
> evaluation on 8-year old Melanie. Melanie’s teacher and parents are
> concerned because she is having significant difficulty reading and
> comprehending information. She also has a hard time paying attention and is
> always talking out in class. She is a sweet girl and gets along well with
> others, but her challenges are negatively impacting her grades and
> interrupting the learning of those around her.
>
> As Keith plans his assessment of Melanie’s difficulties, what issues does
> he need to consider in order to increase the validity of the assessment?
>
> Remember to consider Melanie’s age and testing with students who might have
> special needs.
>
> Explain what testing accommodations Keith might need to make given
> Melanie’s challenges and why.
>
> What impact could making accommodations have on standardization and, as a
> result, interpretation of the results?
>
> What test format would best meet Melanie’s needs (e.g., type of test, group
> vs. individual, etc.)? Why?
>
> Reflect on what you have learned about the history of assessment. How might
> Keith’s decisions differ today compared to the beginnings of psychological
> assessment?
>
> Describe how the impact of assessment results has changed over time.
>
> By Monday, December 14, 2014, write your results in a 3-5 page, APA
> formatted paper. Remember to include a cover page and reference list.
> Resources can include readings from your textbook and course overviews, as
> well as the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct Standard 9:
> Assessment.
>
> Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
> Maximum Points
> Discussed issues related Melanie’s age and testing with students who might
> have special needs.
> 32
> Explained what testing accommodations Keith might need to make given
> Melanie’s challenges and why.
> 36
> Described the impact making accommodations have on standardization and, as
> a result, interpretation of the results.
> 32
> Described the test format that would best meet Melanie’s needs (e.g., type
> of test, group vs. individual, etc.)
> 32
> Explained why a particular testing format would be most appropriate for
> Melanie.
> 36
> Reflected on the history of assessment and how Keith’s decisions might
> differ today compared to the beginnings of psychological assessment.
> 32
> Explained how the impact of assessment results has changed over time.
> 36
>
> Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice
> Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion
> Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
> APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing,
> and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style
>
> 64
> Total:
> 300

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