DAS Quiz

Differential Ability Scales-Second Edition

What does the DAS-II stand for?

2:6-17:11

What is the age range of the DAS-II?

100 and 15

What is the Mean and Standard Deviation? (standard scoring)

50 and 10

What is the mean and Standard Deviation (T)

Sample items

are not scored and can be clarified by giving more elaborate instructions or teaching (e.g., repeating or rephrasing the instructions)

Teaching items

some scorable. examiner is allowed to give additional instructions if an earlier item was not mastered by repeating/rephrasing questions/directions, providing clues, demonstrating correct responses, and providing positive feedback.

limited ceiling (101)

school readiness should not be administered for ages 7-8

never prorate cluster scores

cluster scores are only based on two subtests

Decision points

where test usually stops.

alternative stop point

if a child fails five consecutive items before reaching point, discontinue testing as long as they have passed at least three items.

Block

all items are the same difficulty and should follow basal and ceiling rules.

2:6-3:5

What is the Lower Level Early Years?

3:6-6:11

What is the Upper Level Early Years?

2022-11-17 7:00

What is the School age range?

Verbal Comprehension and Naming Vocabulary

What are the Verbal Core subtests for the Lower level early years battery?

Picture Similarities and Pattern Construction

What are the Nonverbal Core subtests for the Lower level early years battery?

How rare the difference is compared to the normative sample. 5% is rare.

Base Rate