SeeHearSpeak Podcast Episode 7: Lively discussion about tests with Elena Plante: why we use them, what makes one valid, i
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Jun 5, 2019 Elena Plante discusses the importance of tests in education and clinical settings, including test creation, validity, dyslexia risk determination, and evolving tests. The conversation also covers the necessity of using different tests for various diagnostic purposes, understanding test complexity, and the critical link between oral and written language for academic success. Additionally, there is a focus on sensitivity and specificity in dyslexia screening and exciting research on rapid implicit learning and the development of new tests.
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Test Validity and Purpose
- Test validity depends on purpose, like screening, identification, or profiling.
- Different purposes may need opposing evidence, like severity ranking vs. yes/no identification.
Context Affecting Test Performance
- A test item for "me" was failed by grad students due to complex context.
- Context, like picture arrays or colors, can mask true ability.
Therapy Targets and Tests
- Don't base therapy targets solely on test results.
- Follow up with language samples and clinical probes to confirm.