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Adam’s Case Study
Charlotte Sanders-White
SED 652
Dr. Green
11/17/23
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Analyzing Cognitive and Educational Evaluation Report
Part 1
Informal
Assessments
*Informal Assessments
*Teacher’s Report
* Parent Report * Self Report * Classroom Observation * Writing Evaluation
How the assessment
minimizes rater bias
How the assessment
minimizes rater bias When
each report is given, they
describe Adam without
adding any personal emotion.
The reports give clear and
concise data which will help
minimize rater bias.
Teacher’s reports are based
on one person’s viewpoint
through observations. One
teacher’s view may differ
from another. Therefore, this
assessment is not technically
sound and does not minimize
rater bias.
Parent reports are not
technically sound and do not
minimize rater bias because
the child being assessed is
their child. It does, however,
provide more detail of a
child’s behaviors at home,
their demographics, and
medical background.
Self-reports are not
considered technically sound
and do not minimize rater
bias because they are a self
evaluation based on the
individual's attitude toward
themselves. It may not
always provide accurate and
Summary of Adam’s
Report
Adam’s report indicates
that he is often
Inattentive and displays
withdrawn behaviors.
Reports also showed that
anxious behaviors were
observed but were not
disruptive to others. They
have also concluded that
Adam seems withdrawn
most of the time.
Mr. Robinson, Adam’s
teacher, feels Adam is a
caring conscientious and
shy young boy. He states,
that Adam struggles with
mood swings,
anxiousness, and
nervousness when
participating in new
activities or changes in
routine schedules. Adam
needs one-toone attention
to finish schoolwork
comparable to the same
amount as other boys his
age. He struggles to
maintain attention during
schoolwork activities.
Adam.
attempts assigned tasks
but becomes easily
discouraged and gives up
if they seem difficult.
Assessment tool
used for diagnosin
Informal assessme
tools that could be
used are exit slips, he can report what h
liked or found
interesting about a
certain subject. He
could additionally b
given a strategic
multiple-choice qu
where the teacher
writes it out specifi
to Adam’s level o
understanding. Thi
can help Adam
because of how
withdrawn he is.
Instead of calling o
him in front of his
peers, it can be a
teacher to student
interaction withou
drawing attention t
him (Yan, 2020)
A teacher’s report
would be appropria
from the teacher wh
spends most of the
time with the studen
Mr. Robinson, in th
case, would be
Adam’s main teach
in his general
education classroom
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truthful viewpoints of
one’self.
Classroom observations are
viewpoints of the observer
and can vary from one
person to the other.
Therefore, a classroom
observation is not technically
sound and does not minimize
rater bias.
Informal writing evaluations
are technically sound and
minimize rater bias. The
results from this assessment
are based on the skills of the
person being evaluated, not
on the opinions of others.
Oral responses are voiced
slowly and cautiously in
response to questions.
Often he misplaces his
personal belongings.
Inside and outside of the
classroom Adam
demonstrates low energy
traits (i.e. lethargic,
sluggish.). Gross motor
activity is slow and
cautious in comparison
with same-age boys.
Adam avoids interacting
and socializing with boys
his age. The biggest
concern Mr. Robinson
has for Adam is his lack
of socialization with
peers negatively
impacting his
performance during
classroom group work,
which is often the
classroom routine.
Subareas of this report
given by Mr. Robinson to
Adam consisted of three
parts; listening
comprehension, reading
comprehension and
written expression. The
results indicated Adam
was at the average level.
Outcomes from his oral
expression, basic reading
skill, and basic writing
skills showed his score
levels as limited.
Mathematics calculation
and mathematic
reasoning level scores
Parent reports are
substantially
appropriate, as the
can provide an in
depth view of the
student’s behaviors
interests, and hom
life. It can also
provide any social emotional behavior
unknown to the
school. Mr. Robinso
may provide a mor
detailed report on
Adam’s academic
and social behavior
in the classroom.
A self-report allow
Adam the opportuni
to express his
feelings about how performs
academically and
socially with his
peers and at home
Therefore, it is an
appropriate
assessment to
conduct.
Classroom
observations can b
conducted withou
drawing attention t
the student. The
observation is
appropriate because
is conducted in the
student’s natural
environment.
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were non-existent.
Mr. Gallery, answered
the parent report. He
informs us that Adam
lives with his family; his
mother, father, and three
younger. He reports there
have been no recent or
significant changes at
home. Mr. Gallery
acknowledges that Adam
was diagnosed with a
health condition (not
mentioned by name), and
no medication has been
prescribed. He shares that
Adam’s recent vision test
showed his need for
corrective lenses. His
recent hearing test came
back normal. Typically,
at night Adam sleeps
soundly for
approximately 8 to 9
hours. Mr. Gallery
reveals.
Adam’s mother’s
pregnancy did not
indicate health problems.
Delivery was normal and
Adam’s health levels
were normal after birth.
During infancy, Mr.
Gallery, states that Adam
was affectionate but shy
and withdrawn. He
recalls that early
milestones, such as
sitting up, crawling, and
learning to walk were
considered typical age
developed. Mr. Gallery
An informal writin
evaluation is
appropriate in
determining the
writing skills of th
person being
evaluated. It helps determine the
strengths and
weaknesses of the
person’s being
assessed.
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states that he was told by
physicians that Adam’s
early language
development of first
words, simple questions
and talking were typical
of children the same. Mr.
Gallery expresses
concerns he’s had for a
year that Adam may have
some learning problems.
Throughout this
assessment, expresses
that Adam is shy yet
reserved and caring.
Typically, he avoids
socializing outside of
school with his peers.
Mr. Gallery reveals that
Adam likes parts of
school but also dislikes
other parts. He conveys
that Adam does want to
succeed in his
schoolwork but is often
unsuccessful. At home,
Mr. Gallery, reports that
Adam frequently does
not pay attention to
details and has been
making casual mistakes.
Adam is exhibiting
struggles with
maintaining attention
during tasks and play
activities at home. He
does not follow
directions, and while he
makes attempts he
usually gives up when
the task is difficult. Mr.
Gallery indicates his
main concerns relate to
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Adam’s inattentiveness,
anxiousness, and
withdrawal tendencies at
home. Adam expresses
he does like reading but
only if the books are
interesting and not
difficult. He does state
that if words are hard he
does not like to read
them. Adam states that
books he enjoys reading
are about reptiles, the
solar system, or space
travel. Adam finds it.
enjoyable to listen to Mr.
Robinson read books
aloud to the class, then
writing thoughts out or
creating graphic
organizers with help
from a teacher. Although
he does worry when
activities are too hard,
such as timed tasks,
group discussions in
class, and mathematics.
Adam says he avoids
socializing with others
and prefers to do things
by himself. Recently he
has found it difficult to
concentrate during long
periods. He likes to be
organized but struggles
because he loses things
throughout the school-
day.
Mr. Robinson conducted
a classroom observation
of Adam during a small-
group activity. He
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