Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge about the role of assessment in special needs education, has gained understanding about the difference between screeners and diagnostic tests and about the difference between dynamic and standardized assessment
has broad knowledge about assessment tools for reading and writing difficulties and difficulties in mathematics and about their strengths and weaknesses.
has broad knowledge about the statistical principles for standardized assessment
has knowledge about test ethics

Skills

The student ...

can explain what a given test result means regarding a child’s academic functioning and which implications the test result has for possible interventions, based on knowledge of the field and relevant research in test methodology and psychometrics
can use theory and the latest research to critically reflect upon tests and their position in special needs education

General competence

The student ...

can plan and carry out varied assessment tasks, alone or in a team, and through this demonstrate an understanding of the role and limitations of assessment, curiosity about the development of the field and interest in how assessment and expertise can be secured in line with ethical requirements and regulations
can communicate results from assessments in the field of special needs education to children, parents, and personnel

Subject description 5326

Assessment of Difficulties in Reading and Mathematics