Assignment:
IQ and Adaptive Behavior Assessments
Compare and contrast the features and uses of IQ tests (WISC-IV, SB5) and Adaptive Behavior Scales such as the Vineland.
a) In which areas do the tests overlap?How are they different?
Consider the following...
• The purposes and uses of each type instrument with students who have special needs
• The skills and abilitiesassessed by each
• How the tests are administered and scored
• How are scores and results used
• How would teachers use information from these assessments
b) Discuss the interactive roles of IQ tests and adaptive behavior scales in developing the IEP.