Assessment in Special Education MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. : What is the purpose of assessment in special education?
(A) To diagnose physical disabilities
(B) To evaluate students’ academic progress and learning needs
(C) To provide medical treatment
(D) To exclude students from educational services

2. : Which of the following is NOT a common type of assessment used in special education?
(A) Standardized testing
(B) Portfolio assessment
(C) Medical diagnosis
(D) Observational assessment

3. : What is the primary goal of formative assessment in special education?
(A) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(B) To provide feedback to students and teachers during instruction
(C) To diagnose disabilities
(D) To exclude students from educational services

4. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of formative assessment?
(A) Quizzes
(B) Final exams
(C) Class discussions
(D) Homework assignments

5. : What is the primary goal of summative assessment in special education?
(A) To diagnose disabilities
(B) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of a unit or school year
(C) To provide ongoing feedback during instruction
(D) To exclude students from educational services

6. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of summative assessment?
(A) Final exams
(B) Projects
(C) Homework assignments
(D) Diagnostic tests

7. : What is the purpose of diagnostic assessment in special education?
(A) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of a unit or school year
(B) To provide feedback to students and teachers during instruction
(C) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(D) To exclude students from educational services

8. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of diagnostic assessment?
(A) Standardized tests
(B) Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
(C) Interviews with parents
(D) Classroom observations

9. : What is the purpose of progress monitoring in special education?
(A) To provide feedback to students and teachers during instruction
(B) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(C) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(D) To track students’ academic progress over time

10. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of progress monitoring?
(A) Standardized tests
(B) Daily quizzes
(C) Teacher observations
(D) Parent-teacher conferences

11. : What is the purpose of portfolio assessment in special education?
(A) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(B) To provide ongoing feedback during instruction
(C) To document students’ progress and growth over time
(D) To exclude students from educational services

12. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of portfolio assessment?
(A) Written assignments
(B) Projects
(C) Multiple-choice tests
(D) Artwork samples

13. : What is the purpose of alternative assessment in special education?
(A) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(B) To provide feedback to students and teachers during instruction
(C) To assess students’ abilities through non-traditional means
(D) To exclude students from educational services

14. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of alternative assessment?
(A) Performance tasks
(B) Observational checklists
(C) Multiple-choice tests
(D) Portfolios

15. : What is the purpose of norm-referenced assessment in special education?
(A) To provide feedback to students and teachers during instruction
(B) To compare students’ performance to a larger group of peers
(C) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(D) To exclude students from educational services

16. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of norm-referenced assessment?
(A) IQ tests
(B) State standardized tests
(C) Performance assessments
(D) SAT

17. : What is the purpose of criterion-referenced assessment in special education?
(A) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(B) To compare students’ performance to a larger group of peers
(C) To measure students’ performance against specific criteria or standards
(D) To exclude students from educational services

18. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of criterion-referenced assessment?
(A) State standardized tests
(B) Rubrics
(C) Performance assessments
(D) IQ tests

19. : What is the purpose of authentic assessment in special education?
(A) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(B) To provide ongoing feedback during instruction
(C) To assess students’ abilities in real-world contexts
(D) To exclude students from educational services

20. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of authentic assessment?
(A) Projects
(B) Portfolios
(C) Multiple-choice tests
(D) Observations

21. : What is the purpose of dynamic assessment in special education?
(A) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(B) To compare students’ performance to a larger group of peers
(C) To provide ongoing feedback during instruction
(D) To assess students’ potential for learning and problem-solving abilities

22. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of dynamic assessment?
(A) Observations
(B) Interviews
(C) Traditional tests
(D) Problem-solving tasks

23. : What is the purpose of curriculum-based assessment in special education?
(A) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(B) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(C) To measure students’ progress in relation to classroom instruction and curriculum goals
(D) To exclude students from educational services

24. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of curriculum-based assessment?
(A) Teacher-made tests
(B) State standardized tests
(C) Classroom observations
(D) Performance assessments

25. : What is the purpose of computer-based assessment in special education?
(A) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(B) To evaluate students’ overall achievement at the end of the school year
(C) To provide ongoing feedback during instruction
(D) To administer assessments using technology-based tools

26. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of computer-based assessment?
(A) Online quizzes
(B) Paper-and-pencil tests
(C) Educational software
(D) Interactive simulations

27. : What is the purpose of language assessment in special education?
(A) To provide feedback to students and teachers during instruction
(B) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(C) To assess students’ language proficiency and communication skills
(D) To exclude students from educational services

28. : Which of the following is NOT typically part of language assessment?
(A) Vocabulary tests
(B) Oral fluency assessments
(C) Physical fitness tests
(D) Writing samples