To evaluate proficiency, functionality, or mastery of a skill
Criterion-Referenced Assessment
T/F Criterion-Referenced Assessments can be standardized, but not nonstandardized
F they can be standardized or nonstandardized
Criterion-Referenced Assessment are interpreted based on a comparison to a
_____________ standard
Performance
T/F Criterion-Referenced Assessments are based on a normed sample group
False
T/F Criterion-referenced assessments used percentile ranking rather than using a fixed
standard
false, it uses a fixed standard rather than a percentile ranking
Criterion-Referenced Assessments are often given as percentages, pass/fail, or skill
mastery levels rather than __________ scores and have a greater emphasis on
________ scores
standard, raw
T/F in criterion-referenced assessments, you can use stand-alone means to determine
diagnosis or impairment
False, not a stand-alone assessment for diagnosis
criterion-referenced assessments: measures
Mastery of specific skills
criterion-referenced assessments: scoring (3)
pass/fail, percentages, or skill levels
Criterion-referenced assessments: purpose
identifies strengths/weaknesses in specific areas
Norm-referenced test: Measures
How a child compares to peers
Norm-referenced test: Scoring (2)
Standard scores, percentiles
,Norm-referenced test: Purpose
Determine how a child ranks compared to norms
The Rossetti Infant-toddler language scale is a ___________-Referenced test, while the
GFTA is a ____________-referenced test
criterion, norm
Criterion-referenced tests tell you specifically what a client _________________, while
a norm-referenced test tells you how they compare to ____________
can or cannot do, others
Which is not a time you would use a Criterion-Referenced Assessment?
A. To determine the severity and recommend a treatment plan
B. identify specific gaps
C. Client is not able to participate in standardized, normative testing
D. When norm referenced test is not available or not appropriate for the client
The foundation of Criterion-Referenced Data Gathering is based on 3 descriptors in a
cycle
Observation, elicitation of targeted behavior, report by client, parent, caregiver, teacher,
etc.
Criterion-Referenced assessments test __________ vs Typical performance
Optimal
T/F Like norm-referenced tests, you will stop testing at the basal and ceiling
False
T/F Criterion-referenced assessments can test below basal and above ceiling (or age
range)
True
T/F criterion-referenced assessments are less time-consuming than norm-referenced
assessments
False, they can be time-consuming and complex to develop
Criterion-Referenced assessments do not allow for comparing the performance of
clients in a particular location with _________ norms
National
feeding/swallowing, voice, social skills, fluency, and AAC are commonly assessed using
___________- Referenced Assessment
criterion
, What is the primary purpose of a criterion-referenced assessment in speech-language
pathology?
A. to compare a client's performance to age-matched peers using a normative sample
B. To diagnose communication disorders based on a single test
C. to evaluate a client's proficiency or mastery of a specific skill based on a performance
standard
D. To replace the need for any other assessment tools in the diagnostic process
Criterion-referenced assessments can feel like a therapy session. The primary
difference between therapy and criterion-referenced assessment is the absence of
____________
Teaching
Standardized tools or questionnaires used to gather a client's perspective on their
communication abilities, participation, and overall quality of life related to their speech
and language challenges
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM)
T/F PROMs can help clinicians track progress, guide treatment, and ensure therapy
aligns with the patient's goals
True
PROM has specific scoring criteria to evaluate symptoms, participation, or quality of life
based on a _____________ scale
Predetermined
PROM focuses on _________________
change over time
T/F screenings are norm-referenced
False
to quickly identify individuals who may have a communicative disorder related to their
speech sound system
Screenings
T/F SLPS can develop their own screening procedures and tools from any area/skill
within SLP scope of practice
True
T/F Screeners are time and cost- efficient assessments
True