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Test scores often play an important role in the assessment and can be confusing!  \nSome ‘basics’ to remember:  \n• Put in writing a request to have copies of any assessments BEFORE the IEP meeting. This gives you time to read the report and make a list of questions.  \n• Each evaluation should include all test scores, a statement noting if the tests were valid and a written summary of the meaning of the scores and how your child was during the testing. Recommendations on what to do are also important.  \n• You can ask questions before, during or after the meeting!  \n• Ask staff to explain testing terms you don’t understand.  \n• Know who did which test, what they were testing and what the testing showed.  \nWho does the testing?  \n• School Psychologists evaluate cognitive ability (I.Q testing), social-emotional well-being, attention skills and behavioral issues.  \n• Resource Specialists or Special Day Class (SDC) teachers do academic testing, primarily looking at reading, math and written expression. SDC teachers may also focus on assessing life skills.  \n• Several professionals can test perceptual or processing skills such as auditory and visual processing (how the brain uses what it hears and sees) and visual-motor skills (how the brain coordinates visual input with a motor response) .  \n• Speech/Language Specialists, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health providers are others that may test your child depending on suspected disability.  \nWhat does the scoring terminology mean?  \nTests are scored in a variety of ways. Understanding the scores helps you know more about your child’s strengthsand areas of need.  \n• Standard Score: A 100 standard score is the same as a 50% score. This is not the same as classroom tests where 100 can be a perfect score. Standard scores are often used for the“Broad” or“Full Scale” Scores, meaning the overall score.  \n• Scaled Score: A 10 scaled score is the same as a 50% score. Scaled scores are often used with sub-tests.  \n• Percentile Rank: Shows where a child is relative to 100 other students. If you think of 100 students standing inline according to how well they did on a test, and your child receives a 60% rank, that means that 40 students out of 100 scored better than her and she scored better than 59 other students.  \n• T-Scores: Are often used in emotional or behavior rating scales. Unlike academic or ability test scores, T-scores that are high or low may indicate an area of concern. For each test using aT-score, ask for an explanation as their meaning may vary.  \nA chart can help you plot your child’s scores, allowing you to compare scores to one another and to other students for whom the tests are designed (standardization). The Matrix Assessment packet has more information. Remember, ask questions – professionals are more than willing to help you better understand your child’s tests, and you can  \ncall us for more help!  \nFunded by:  \nHelp Sheet \\#9  \n[800.578.2592 | www.matrixparents.org](800.578.2592 | www.matrixparents.org)  \nRevised July 09  \n\n| | Las Pruebas de Educación Especial para mi Hijo son difíciles de entender. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Las evaluaciones de Educación Especial deben incluir varias maneras para recopilar información acerca de tu hijo tales como: Prueba individual, información de los padres y profesionales, notas, prueba STAR, observaciones, y ejemplos detareas. Los resultados de las pruebas usualmente juegan un papel importante en la evaluación y pueden ser confusos.\u003Cbr>Puntos importantes para recordar:\u003Cbr>• Pida por escrito que le den una copia de la evaluación ANTES de la reunión del IEP. Esto le dará tiempo para leer los resultados de la evacuación y para hacer una lista con preguntas.\u003C","cbCaiuqmShR7q9wM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuqmShR7q9wM","pdf",312681,"English","# Special Education Assessments: What to Expect\n## Ways to Gather Information\n## Key Basics for the IEP Process\n## Who Performs the Testing\n## Understanding Scoring Terminology","[{\"question\":\"What information should be included in special education assessment reports?\",\"answer\":\"Reports should include all test scores, note whether tests were valid, provide a written summary of what the scores mean, describe how your child performed during testing, and include recommendations.\"},{\"question\":\"Who typically administers different parts of special education testing?\",\"answer\":\"School psychologists evaluate cognitive ability, social-emotional well-being, attention skills, and behavioral issues. 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