DAS Quiz

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

Base Rate

Picture Similarities and Pattern Construction

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

Verbal Comprehension and Naming Vocabulary

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

Differential Ability Scales-Second Edition

What does the DAS-II stand for?

2:6-3:5

What is the Lower Level Early Years?

100 and 15

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

7:0-17-11

What is the School age range?

3:6-6:11

What is the Upper Level Early Years?

2:6-17:11

What is the age range of the DAS-II?

50 and 10

What is the mean and Standard Deviation (T)

Block

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

Sample items

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

never prorate cluster scores

cluster scores are only based on two subtests

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.

limited ceiling (101)

school readiness should not be administered for ages 7-8

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.

Decision points

where test usually stops.