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| An area of cognitive development or ability thought to be evidenced by certain behaviors or skills. |
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| A large collection of test items thought to effectively represent a particular domain or content area. |
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| The experimental edition of a test that is field-tested and revised before publication. |
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| The procedure of trying out a test by administering it to a sample population. |
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| A test designed to yield average performance scores, which may be used for comparing individual student performances. |
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| A small group of people thought to represent the population for whom the test was designed. |
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| A large number of people who are administered a test to establish comparative data of average performances. |
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| The process of dividing existing data into smaller units for establishing tables of developmental scores. |
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| The numerical representation of a student's age, expressed in years, months and days. |
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| A manual that accompanies a test instrument and contains instructions for administration and norm tables. |
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| The response sheet or record form used by the examiner to record the student's answers. |
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| Thought to represent the level of skills BELOW which the student would CORRECTLY answer all test items. |
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Thought to represent the level of skills ABOVE which all items would be answered INCORRECTLY.
Examiner discontinues testing at this level. |
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| Necessary changes in format, response mode, setting or scheduling that will enable a student with disabilities to complete the general curriculum or test. |
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| Necessary technology that enables the student to participate in a free, appropriate public education. |
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