Time-Sensitive Preview: In the Module 3 assignment, you will assess a student or group of
students. If you do not have access to students, you may assess a child you know with written
permission from the child’s parent/guardian. Select the student(s) or gain the necessary
permission well in advance of the assessment. Preview the Module 3 assignment instructions.
Module 2 Assignment & Disc
Evaluation Considerations When Choosing Assessments
After completing the required readings for this module, post your original response to the
discussion prompt by clicking Reply below the prompt and entering your response. Include
appropriate citations to support your response.
As a special education professional, you must consider various factors when choosing
assessments for the evaluation of special education eligibility.
Develop an original response guided by these questions:
Consider the pros and cons of standardized testing in special education. What is your
position regarding this type of assessment when determining student eligibility for special
education services?
What are the similarities and differences between norm-referenced and
criterion-referenced assessments?
Why is it important to use both types of assessments in special education?
