Benchmark – Analyzing Cognitive and Educational Evaluation

Part One

Read the “Analyzing Cognitive and Educational Evaluation Report” provided for student Adam Gallery. Based on the report, create a table with a row for each assessment. Clearly identify each assessment. In the first column, provide a summary of the results that will help guide appropriate educational decisions. (Do not simply cut and paste the findings.) In the next column, describe how each assessment is technically sound and minimizes rater bias. In the last column, explain why the selected assessment tool is appropriate for this student.
In a 500-750-word analysis, advocate for the appropriate educational decisions for this student based on the assessment results, including recommendations on accommodations, modifications, and placement.

Part Two

Using the “Analyzing Cognitive and Educational Evaluation Report,” compose a 250-500-word script for seeking consent for special education services from Adam’s parents. Your script should include a hypothetical conversation with the parents where results of the MET report appropriately relayed.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

*See attached document for student Adam Gallery

benchmark_analyzing_cognitive_and_educational_evaluation_report

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Table of Assessments

ASSESSMENT

SUMMARY RESULTS

SOUNDNESS OF ASSESSMENT

APPROPRIATNESS OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE STUDENT

CLASSROOM

OBSERVATIONS

In comparison to another student Adam was off-task 16 time s in a 15 minute observation while the other student was of-task 11 times. The student was inattentive probably because it was group work

The assessment was sound since it compares Adam’s inattentiveness to another student of the same age and in the same environment. There is no bias s it based on a truthful comparison of statistics

The assessment was appropriate for Adam to establish the reason for his inattentiveness and to establish its normality

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