FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12
(Competency 3)
Questions And Answers 2023
Formative Assessment - Answer-Refers to this process of obtaining
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plans and modifications. They tend to be informal and provide qualitative information, although sometimes
they may yield quantitative scores. In most cases, the assessments are relatively "low stakes," their main
purpose is not to judge student performance but rather to monitor it and identify ways that instruction can
be improved overall or tailored to specific students.
(Example-at the end of a review session, a math teacher poses questions to students about a particular
mathematical operation. If the student's answer incorrectly, the teacher revisits key aspects of the review. If
the students answer correctly, the teacher proceeds to a more advanced topic).
Summative Assessment - Answer-The process of evaluating student achievement at the end of an
instructional period. Examples:
Scores on a quiz
Grades on a student's report card
Scores on a "high stakes," state achievement test administered at the end of the school year
RTI-Response To Intervention - Answer-The ongoing role of assessment in instruction and intervention is
illustrated by this educational process. There are 3 levels of intensity, or tiers.
○ Tier 1:students who have been identified as at-risk receive additional, targeted instruction for several
weeks.
○ Tier 2: students who have not responded sufficiently to tier 1 interventions receive more intensive,
longer-lasting interventions.
○ Tier 3: students who have not responded to tier 2 interventions receive still more intensive, individualized
interventions.
○ Students who do not respond to tier 3 interventions will probably be referred for evaluation for disability
status, although referral may take place at any time.
SBR-Scientifically Based Research - Answer-Is distinguished by a number of characteristics:
○ It relies on systematic, empirical (observation)methods. Can be distinguished from theorizing,
speculation, traditional beliefs, anecdotal evidence, and so on.
○ Relies on rigorous data analysis that justifies the conclusions that are drawn. Consists of more than just
casual observation. Data must be collected as well as carefully analyzed and interpreted.
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