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Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

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2009

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Hits And Myths Of Cross Battery Assessment, T. L. Stephens, Jessica A. Rueter Nov 2009

Hits And Myths Of Cross Battery Assessment, T. L. Stephens, Jessica A. Rueter

Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

The increased use of the cross-battery approach has resulted in the misunderstanding and misuse of this research-based tool. The purpose of this article is to provide practitioners with a more pointed approach in conducting cross-battery assessments, while highlighting the common pitfalls. Additionally, the authors provide suggestions for appropriate use of this assessment process.


Recommendations Of Evidence-Based Strategies, Jessica A. Rueter, L. Kinnsion Jan 2009

Recommendations Of Evidence-Based Strategies, Jessica A. Rueter, L. Kinnsion

Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge level and degree to which educational diagnosticians recommend evidenced-based strategies when writing full individual evaluations (FIE). The study used survey research. One hundred and ten educational diagnosticians completed the 34 question survey. Results indicate that participants possess limited knowledge of Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) strategies related to reading and storing and remembering information. Moreover, results suggest participants do not possess knowledge nor do they recommend SIM strategies related to expressing information.