Generally, when tests measure constructs that are affected by developmental changes, the reliability may not be as good for very young ages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
Explanation: Development is a difficult variable to measure in that young children can develop skills at dramatically different ages depending upon their prior experiences. Reliability looks at consistency over time; as children develop, their consistency is very likely to change, even over short periods of time.
You might also like to view...
The term inclusion refers to
a. educating students with disabilities together with same-age peers in the general classroom. b. providing services in a setting that is as close to normal as possible. c. providing transition services for community-based goals. d. educating students with disabilities together with same-functioning level peers in the special education classroom.
Define and explain differences among the terms: ethnicity, race and culture. How is it helpful for teachers to understand these terms?
What will be an ideal response?
Students who grow up living in poverty have measured IQs that fall within the __________range
a. Mild intellectual disabilities b. Moderate intellectual disabilities c. Gifted d. "normal"
Students with learning disabilities may exhibit problems in each of the following areas EXCEPT ________.
A. mathematics B. language and literacy C. attention and memory D. adaptive behavior