Quick Reference Comparison Chart of DPA to other tests
STANDARDIZED TESTS
DIAGNOSTIC PRESCRIPTIVE ASSESSMENT
OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
some offer very limited test items, sometimes rendering miscalculation of student's true ability
broad test items providing for proper assessment of student’s true ability
cover Language, Reading, Math, AND SOMETIMES Science and History
covers Language, Reading, Composition, Handwriting, Math, Science, and History
usually cover Language, Reading, Writing, and Math ONLY
compare students to normed students within the same national public school peer-group
student is evaluated for MASTERY of specified grade level skills
some NOT difficult and challenging enough
high criteria of mastery rank DPA as SUPERIOR assessment
do not include detailed remedial information about how to correct weaknesses
includes specific, clear strategies for correcting weaknesses
some remedial applications vague and hard to decode
most administered and scored by professionals or paraprofessionals ONLY
PARENTS and/or TEACHERS administer and score; grade-key supplied
most administered by parents but sent off for scoring
administrator receives score sheet only—not actual test items for analysis
grading key provides for intricate analysis of student’s strengths and weaknesses
some return score sheet only -- not actual test items for analysis
lengthy waiting periods for test results
NO WAITING PERIOD for test results
lengthy waiting periods for test results
some available only at specific times of the year
available anytime of the year
most available only at specific times of the year
standard retail prices
discount prices
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