Assessment in Special Education: An Applied Approach (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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For use in Assessment in Special Education courses. This text examines assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabling conditions in a clear and understandable manner. It uses application exercises and case studies to help students make the transition of technical material from the classroom to real world experiences. Written especially for future educators who will work in public schools, this text takes students through all the phases of assessment procedures-from the calculations of chronological age scores and raw scores-to writing effective educational objectives required for Individual Educational Programs.

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Written especially for future special education teachers who will work in public schools, this text examines educational assessment of individuals with mild to moderate disabling conditions. The author's applied approach to the material presented through a step-by-step series of hands-on activities provides students with thorough, guided practice in actually using the tools and tests they will encounter when working. Coverage focuses specifically on assessment of individuals with the highest incidence of disability conditions--learning and behavioral problems. It encompasses special education, fundamental principles on which assessment is based, and specific assessment tools and techniques available to the special education teacher. The Second Edition underscores the social responsibility of professionals in assessment to exercise fairness and accuracy in the decision-making process. This is possible when accurate standardized assessment procedures are used as one part of the total assessment process. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 541 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (June 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130826545
• ISBN-13: 978-0130826541
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,593,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview to Assessment and Evaluation, January 4, 2007

By	T. Speicher (Marysville, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Assessing Learners with Special Needs: An Applied Approach (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Most special education teachers only see the end product of assessments done by school psychologists. This book helps you understand the numbers and what they represent when looking at a evalutation team report. This book helps you to write more effective IEPs and plan remediation for appropriate areas of weakness and capitalize on strengths.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 3, 2008

By	Blake A. Delatorre - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Assessing Learners with Special Needs: An Applied Approach (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This book was assigned by my Grad Instructor and it has really helped me grasp the world of Assessments. Thank you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Assessing Learners with Special Needs, May 8, 2009

By	gumbybuns - See all my reviews

This review is from: Assessing Learners with Special Needs: An Applied Approach (6th Edition) (Paperback)

I have only read the first few chapters so far but it is a great book. Chapter 2 clearly explaines many of the laws that affect the way we teach and provide services to children with special needs. I will definitely not be selling this book back at the end of this semester. Its a keeper!