Academic Skills Problems Fourth Edition Workbook

Edward S. Shapiro

Published: November 15, 2010
ISBN 9781609180218
190 Pages
Size: 8" x 10½"

ORDER CODE:  9781609180218

An ideal companion to Academic Skills Problems, Fourth Edition, this indispensable workbook provides practice exercises and reproducible forms for use in direct assessment and intervention. The workbook includes teacher and student interview forms, a complete guide to using the Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools (BOSS), tools to support RTI, and exercises in administering assessments and scoring, interpreting, and graphing the results. The convenient large-size format facilitates photocopying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
STEP 1. ASSESSING THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT
- Teacher Interview
- Academic Performance Rating Scale
- Student Interview
- Direct Observation: Manual for the Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools (BOSS)
Rationale
Identifying the Behaviors for Observation
Use of Technology in Conducting Systemic Observation
Guidelines for Paper-and-Pencil Direct Observation
Making a Coding Interval Recording
Completing Identifying Information
Observing Peer Comparison Students
Coding Academic Engagement
Coding Nonengagement
Coding Teacher-Directed Instruction
Review: Procedure for Conducting the Observation
Scoring the BOSS
Interpretation of BOSS Data
STEP 2. ASSESSING INSTRUCTIONAL PLACEMENT
- Reading
Oral Retell Techniques
Retell Techniques: Examples and Exercises
- Math
Using Digits Correct in Scoring Math Probes
Scoring Digits Correct in Addition and Subtraction Problems
Scoring Digits Correct in Multiplication Problems
Scoring Digits Correct in Division Problems
Math Concepts–Applications
-Spelling
Using Correct Letter Sequences in Scoring Spelling
Scoring Correct Letter Sequences
-Written Language
Scoring for Words Written
Scoring for Writing Mechanics
Assessing Quality of Longer Writing Samples
Scoring Brief Written Language Samples: Examples and Exercises
- Summary Form for Academic Assessment
STEP 3. INSTRUCTIONAL MODIFICATION
- The Folding-In Technique
Example: Folding-In Technique for Word Acquisition and Reading Fluency
Example: Folding-In Technique for Multiplication Facts
-Cover–Copy–Compare
Example: Cover–Copy–Compare for Addition Facts, Sums to 18
Example: Cover–Copy–Compare for Spelling
STEP 4. PROGRESS MONITORING
-Graphing Data
Setting Up Graphic Displays
Interpreting Graphic Data
Preparing CBM-Type Graphs
Answer for Exercise 13
-Developing Local Norms
Creating the Measurement Net
Selecting the Sample
Data Collection
Data Analysis and Results
-Using Goal Charts
-Tools for Response to Intervention: Data-Based Decision Making
Levels of Implementation-Data Analysis
Grade-Level Group Goal Setting
Meeting Grade-Level Goals
Data Displays for Grade-Level Meetings
Tool for Individual Student Decisions
Exercise in Data-Based Decision Making

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Edward S. Shapiro, PhD, until his death in 2016, was Director of the Center for Promoting Research to Practice and Professor in the School Psychology Program at Lehigh University. Best known for his work in curriculum-based assessment and nonstandardized methods of assessing academic skills problems, Dr. Shapiro was author or coauthor of numerous books. He also developed the widely used BOSS (Behavioral Observation of Students in Schools) software system and presented papers, chaired symposia, and delivered invited addresses at conferences around the world. Dr. Shapiro's contributions to the field of school psychology have been recognized with the Outstanding Contributions to Training Award from Trainers of School Psychologists, the Distinguished Contribution to School Psychology Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, the Eleanor and Joseph Lipsch Research Award from Lehigh University, and the Senior Scientist Award from the Division of School Psychology of the American Psychological Association, among other honors