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Direct linkMaki, Kathrin E.; Adams, Sarah R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2020
Specific learning disabilities (SLD) identification has consistently been shown to be problematic; however, research has largely focused on SLD identification using test scores only. The present study, therefore, examined SLD identification decisions across identification methods and student evaluation data levels, including test scores,…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Decision Making, Student Evaluation
Santi, Kristi L.; York, Mary; Foorman, Barbara R.; Francis, David J. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2009
Under the accountability provisions of the No Child Left Behind legislation, screening for reading risk has become routine in kindergarten. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of the timing of kindergarten assessment and the type of support provided to teachers to translate assessment results to instruction. Sixty-two schools…
Descriptors: Mentors, Student Evaluation, Early Reading, Federal Legislation
Bouck, Emily C.; Kulkarni, Gauri – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2009
Little is known about how best to teach mathematics to students with learning disabilities. This study explored the performance and self-reported calculator use of 13 sixth-grade and 15 seventh-grade students with learning disabilities educated in either standards-based or traditional mathematics curricula on multiple-choice and open-ended…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Learning Disabilities, Calculators, Middle School Students
Orr, Ann C.; Hammig, Sara Bachman – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2009
One out of every 11 postsecondary undergraduates report having a disability, and students with learning disabilities are the largest and fastest growing subgroup of this population. Although faculty are becoming more comfortable with providing students with learning disabilities accommodations as mandated by federal law, many instructors are using…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Learning Disabilities, Empathy, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedHeron, Timothy E.; Heward, William L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The paper discusses the rationale for conducting an ecological assessment of learning disabled students, provides a model for conceptualizing ecological assessment data, notes factors affecting student performance, gives sources of ecological assessment data, and draws implications of such data for the teacher. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedBennett, Randy Elliot; Shepherd, Margaret Jo – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1982
Ninety-five learning disability specialists on pupil evaluation teams were given a test of basic measurement concepts important in test interpretation. Results showed that, on the average, learning disability specialists answered only every other question correctly and performed significantly below a group of students enrolled in an introductory…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Knowledge Level, Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teachers
Peer reviewedAlley, Gordon R.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
A study of the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team approach to the identification and evaluation of learning disabled students found that such an approach seemed to be effective. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedHeron, Timothy E.; Heward, William L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1982
The paper discusses the rationale for conducting an ecological assessment of learning disabled students, a model for conceptualizing ecological asessment data, factors affecting student performance, sources of ecological assessment data, and implications of such data for the teacher of learning disabled students. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedGresham, Frank M.; Elliott, Stephen N. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1989
The article examines advances and remaining psychometric problems in social skills assessment technology for students with learning disabilities. Assessment is related to a proposed definition of learning disabilities by the Interagency Committee on Learning Disabilities which identifies social skills deficits as a primary learning disability. (DB)
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedThurlow, Martha L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The assessment and decision-making practices used by 44 child service demonstration centers, which provide services to learning disabled (LD) children, were investigated in a national survey. Results suggested that assessment and decision making in the field of learning disabilities are characterized by variability and inconsistency. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Children, Decision Making, Educational Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedHarber, Jean R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The paper explores several issues which effect the accurate assessment of language and reading disorders and, thus, of discrepancy between expected potential and actual achievement. For related information see EC 132 758-768. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods, Language Handicaps
Peer reviewedMardell-Czudnowski, Carol D. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
Illinois assessment personnel (N=579) completed a survey designed to shed light on which professionals use tests, which categories of children are most frequently tested, and which tests are usually used and for what purpose. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Child Research
Peer reviewedWeller, Carol – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The paper presents a consolidated criteria model which can be used to identify the discrepancy and severity level of learning disabled students. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedSwanson, H. Lee – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The information processing approach to the assessment of learning disabled students' intellectual performance includes decisions about: (1) relationship between hypothesis testing and overall performance, (2) the knowledge base for strategy development, (3) coordination of search strategies, (4) metacognition, and (5) problem solving strategies.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedHanna, Gerald S.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The article reviews the literature on the quantification of achievement-aptitude differences in learning disabled students, outlines and discusses criteria for new and more adequate procedures, and presents step-by-step procedures that can be routinely followed. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Children, Disability Identification
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