Understanding Test Results: Standard Scores, Percentiles and Other Sources of Confusion
by Lorna N. Kaufman and Rebecca H. Felton
The Orton Emeritus Series published by The International DYSLEXIA Association
"Understanding Test Results is a must-read booklet for all parents, educators, and administors before heading into a case conference or IEP meeting. This is an easy-to-read but powerful tool that will be referenced often if added to your library."
~Jennifer Townsend
by Lorna N. Kaufman and Rebecca H. Felton
The Orton Emeritus Series published by The International DYSLEXIA Association
"Understanding Test Results is a must-read booklet for all parents, educators, and administors before heading into a case conference or IEP meeting. This is an easy-to-read but powerful tool that will be referenced often if added to your library."
~Jennifer Townsend
When "HUH?" Becomes "GOTCHA!"
Dr. Kauffman is one of the leading specialists in the field of reading disabilities. She and Dr. Felton understand the importance in explaining the terminology and interconnectedness of the different tests and scores used in the modern special education arena.
In 8 short pages, Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Felton explain the differences between screenings, diagnostic evaluations (both standardized and criterion referenced), outcome tests, and progress monitoring.
The middle portion of this 18 page booklet provides helpful explanations on the following scores: raw, standard, percentiles rank, age equivalent, and grade equivalent. Terms such as standard deviation, norm-referenced vs. criterion referenced, and composite scores are easily understood after reading this book. Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Felton explain how the standard deviation is determined on the two most commonly used mean standard scores (100 and 10) and how that score determines the scores listed above. A normal bell curve is then presented showing how the scores interact alongside a real-life scenario of a student who was tested.
Finally, Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Felton complete this booklet with suggested parents should take before going into an IEP meeting, cautions about how to read scores and how to determine the effectiveness of composite scores.
This is a must-have reference booklet for anyone in education!
by Jennifer Townsend
Dr. Kauffman is one of the leading specialists in the field of reading disabilities. She and Dr. Felton understand the importance in explaining the terminology and interconnectedness of the different tests and scores used in the modern special education arena.
In 8 short pages, Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Felton explain the differences between screenings, diagnostic evaluations (both standardized and criterion referenced), outcome tests, and progress monitoring.
The middle portion of this 18 page booklet provides helpful explanations on the following scores: raw, standard, percentiles rank, age equivalent, and grade equivalent. Terms such as standard deviation, norm-referenced vs. criterion referenced, and composite scores are easily understood after reading this book. Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Felton explain how the standard deviation is determined on the two most commonly used mean standard scores (100 and 10) and how that score determines the scores listed above. A normal bell curve is then presented showing how the scores interact alongside a real-life scenario of a student who was tested.
Finally, Dr. Kauffman and Dr. Felton complete this booklet with suggested parents should take before going into an IEP meeting, cautions about how to read scores and how to determine the effectiveness of composite scores.
This is a must-have reference booklet for anyone in education!
by Jennifer Townsend