Well respected for its practical, applied approach to testing and measurement, this widely popular text focuses on how teachers can use evaluation as part of instruction. In this revision the author highlights what teachers really need to know in order to include assessment in the teaching and learning process. Coverage includes all of the core information expected in an assessment text and yet goes far beyond the basics to address multicultural considerations, curriculum-based measurement, curriculum-based assessment, and the most current versions of the most widely used tests. Included are a number of highly useful teaching and learning aids, many of which are updated with expanded coverage and new examples, among the highlights:

• Expanded coverage of curriculum-based measurement, progress monitoring, and response to intervention.
• Updated information on the assessment process as required by IDEA regulations.
• Many new and revised figures, tables, and guides that help readers more easily connect assessment strategies and procedures with instruction.
• An expanded focus on assessment.

A practical, applied approach to testing, measurement, and using evaluation as part of instruction.
Well respected for its practical, applied approach to testing and measurement, Assessing Students with Special Needs continues to focus on how teachers can use evaluation as part of instruction. In the 5th Edition, the author highlights what you really need to know in order to include assessment in the teaching and learning process. Coverage includes all of the core information expected in an assessment text and goes far beyond the basics to address multicultural considerations, curriculum-based measurement, curriculum-based assessment, and the most current versions of the most widely used tests.

This popular text shows you how assessment is much more than giving a test to a child. It clearly illustrates why assessment is an essential tool in helping children achieve, learn, develop, grow, progress, and succeed. With this resource as a guide, you'll see why, when, and how to use the complete range of assessment methods, tools, techniques, and procedures.

For courses in testing and measurement.

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