Using Data from Individually-Administered Tests,a School Psychologist Determines That a Student

question 20

Multiple Choice

Using data from individually-administered tests,a school psychologist determines that a student has a significant problem with word identification skills.The student is then placed in an intensive phonics program.In this scenario,the decision to place the student in such a program would BEST be referred to as:

• A) a diagnostic decision.
• B) a screening decision.
• C) an evaluative decision.
• D) an executive decision.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking Skill

The ability to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments, and solve problems.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying some evidence, but not full assurance, of the truth of the conclusion.

Bloom's Taxonomy

A hierarchical classification of the different levels of thinking skills, ranging from simple recall of facts to complex evaluation and creation.

Surrealist

Pertaining to surrealism, an artistic and literary movement that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind by emphasizing irrational juxtaposition of images.