ERIC Number: EJ989955
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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Supporting Valid Decision Making: Uses and Misuses of Assessment Data within the Context of RtI
Ball, Carrie R.; Christ, Theodore J.
Psychology in the Schools, v49 n3 p231-244 Mar 2012
Within an RtI problem-solving context, assessment and decision making generally center around the tasks of problem identification, problem analysis, progress monitoring, and program evaluation. We use this framework to discuss the current state of the literature regarding curriculum based measurement, its technical properties, and its utility for making instructional decisions. Cursory examination of emerging alternatives (e.g., computer adaptive tests) is included, where appropriate. We then offer recommendations for local decision making, with an emphasis on high-quality assessment, responsible decision making, bridging the research-practice gap, and capitalizing on the expertise of school psychologists. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Identification, Theory Practice Relationship, Adaptive Testing, Decision Making, Data Analysis, School Psychology, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Based Assessment, Response to Intervention, Evaluation Utilization, Information Utilization, Problem Solving, Progress Monitoring, Alignment (Education), Counselor Role, Use Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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