1. Assessments used in multi-tiered systems of supports should be specific and used frequently. Why are these two attributes critical for a multi-tiered system of supports and particularly when planning instruction and interventions?
2. It has been noted that many school districts no longer use group intelligence tests. Discuss three reasons why this might be the case.
3. Describe five ways in which opportunity to learn may be limited for a student.
4. Describe the main types of accommodations in assessments that are used today. Give concrete examples of each.
5. Joey's mom has argued that it is unfair for Joeys classmates who have reading disabilities to get several breaks during a test when her son must take it in one sitting. She believes that the extra breaks (and resulting extra time) gives students with learning disabilities an advantage not provided to other students. How would you respond to the concerns of Joeys mom?

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