When to use an alternative assessment system for Cognition and Learning?
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In my humble opinion, this is as much a philosophical question as a practical one. Personally, I would say a child who is any more than one year behind their chronological age is ‘working below’. It would be the unrealistic to expect a child to be ‘working towards’ a target that is more than a year in advance of where they should be.
Hope that helps,
Philippa
In all cases the choice to use an alternative assessment system should be based on a through understanding of the individuals or groups needs, goals and the specific context of the assessment. Its important to design and implement alternative assessment carefully, ensuring that they are valid reliable and aligned with the intended learning outcome. Additionally, accommodations and supports may need to be provided to ensure a fair assessment process for all learners.