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Assessment Description
Assessment plays a significant role in the educational setting. Counselors may want to assess what students have learned in class, or they may want to find out the extent to which students are able to learn more advanced material. A variety of testing instruments are used in all levels of education.
Write a 750-1,000-word paper about the significance of intelligence testing in academic/educational or other settings. Include the following in your paper:
An explanation of the significance of intelligence tests
The attributes (psychometrics, normative culture, language, and so forth) of a specific intelligence test.
An example of when it would be appropriate to administer the intelligence test you listed the attributes for the above test, in an academic and/or education setting, and why
An explanation of how the results of administering this test, in your example, could cultivate a better diagnostic understanding of the client.
A minimum of three scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion
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Psychological Testing and Assessment of Adolescents Paper (Obj. 7.1) – Rubric
Significance of Intelligence Tests
20 points
Criteria Description
Explain the significance of intelligence tests in an academic/education setting.
5. Target
20 points
The paper includes an insightful explanation of the significance of intelligence tests
in an academic/education setting. Paper demonstrates an exceptional
understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable
17.4 points
The paper includes an advanced explanation of the significance of intelligence tests
in an academic/education setting. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends
beyond the surface the topic.
3. Approaching
15.8 points
The paper includes a concise explanation of the significance of intelligence tests in
an academic/education setting. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the
topic.
2. Insufficient
14.8 points
The paper includes a fair explanation of the significance of intelligence tests in an
academic/education setting. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory
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0 points
The paper does not include an explanation of the significance of intelligence tests in
an academic/education setting. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the
topic.
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Attributes of Intelligence Tests
15 points
Criteria Description
Discuss the attributes of intelligence tests.
5. Target
15 points
The paper includes an insightful discussion about the attributes of intelligence
tests.Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable
13.05 points
The paper includes an advanced discussion about the attributes of intelligence
tests. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the
topic.
3. Approaching
11.85 points
The paper includes a concise discussion about the attributes of intelligence tests.
Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient
11.1 points
The paper includes a fair discussion about the attributes of intelligence tests. Paper
demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The paper does not include a discussion about the attributes of intelligence tests.
Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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When to Administer an Intelligence Test
20 points
Criteria Description
Include an example of when it would be appropriate to administer an intelligence test
in an academic/education setting and why.
5. Target
20 points
The paper includes an insightful example of when it would be appropriate to
administer an intelligence test in an academic/education setting and why. Paper
demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable
17.4 points
The paper includes an advanced example of when it would be appropriate to
administer an intelligence test in an academic/education setting and why. Paper
demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.
3. Approaching
15.8 points
The paper includes a concise example of when it would be appropriate to
administer an intelligence test in an academic/education setting and why. Paper
demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient
14.8 points
The paper includes a fair example of when it would be appropriate to administer an
intelligence test in an academic/education setting and why. Paper demonstrates
poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The paper does not include an example of when it would be appropriate to
administer an intelligence test in an academic/education setting and why. Paper
does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Cultivating a Better Diagnostic Understanding of the Client (S)
15 points
Criteria Description
Explain how the results of administering an intelligence test can cultivate a better
diagnostic understanding of the client. (CACREP 2.F.7.l)
5. Target
15 points
The paper includes an insightful explanation of how the results of administering an
intelligence test can cultivate a better diagnostic understanding of the client. Paper
demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable
13.05 points
The paper includes an advanced explanation of how the results of administering an
intelligence test can cultivate a better diagnostic understanding of the client. Paper
demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic.
3. Approaching
11.85 points
The paper includes a concise explanation of how the results of administering an
intelligence test can cultivate a better diagnostic understanding of the client. Paper
demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient
11.1 points
The paper includes a fair explanation of how the results of administering an
intelligence test can cultivate a better diagnostic understanding of the client. Paper
demonstrates poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The paper does not include an explanation of how the results of administering an
intelligence test can cultivate a better diagnostic understanding of the client. Paper
does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose
7 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
7 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
6.09 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
5.53 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
2. Insufficient
5.18 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
8 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
8 points
5. Target
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout.
The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous
conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
6.96 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
6.32 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on
each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
5.92 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic
and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
0 points
1. Unsatisfactory
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence
5 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5 points
5. Target
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives
are integrated effectively.
4.35 points
4. Acceptable
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
3.95 points
3. Approaching
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient
3.7 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5 points
5. Target
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4.35 points
4. Acceptable
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3.95 points
3. Approaching
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
3.7 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation
5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5 points
5. Target
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of
direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4.35 points
4. Acceptable
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
3.95 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
3.7 points
2. Insufficient
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
0 points
1. Unsatisfactory
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 100 points
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