MS185: Why Assess Basic Concepts as Part of a Comprehensive Assessment

Friday, February 16, 2024
10:00 AM–11:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 1
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. describe three ways that basic concepts are related to children's understanding of daily classroom conversations, teacher directions, and school curricula;
  2. explain how concept development serves as a powerful predictor of overall language development, cognitive functioning, and school readiness; and
  3. identify three reasons why testing concept attainment can be an integrated part of your assessment battery.

Description

The importance of basic concept assessment as powerful correlates with comprehensive tests of intelligence, cognition, language, achievement, and school readiness will be revealed via a case study approach.

Presenter(s)

Selina R. Oliver, Pearson Clinical Assessments
Daniella Maglione, Pearson Clinical Assessments

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