{"product_id":"essentials-of-cas2-assessment-isbn-9781118589274","title":"Essentials of CAS2 Assessment","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to the latest edition of the Cognitive Assessment System\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of CAS2 Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to the successful administration of the updated CAS2. Written by leading cognitive assessment experts, the book discusses the latest research and thinking on PASS (Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous and Successive) theory and includes case studies that demonstrate the use of CAS2 with several types of diagnostic groups and integration with other instruments. A companion website offers additional tools and information to help busy professionals make optimal use of the CAS2.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to provide comprehensive, step-by-step guidelines for administering, scoring, and interpreting the latest edition of the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS2). While the outcome of the test depends upon the child's performance, the reliability and accuracy of the analysis depends largely upon the performance of the test administrator. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of CAS2 Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e offers detailed insight on topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFair assessment of diverse populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessment of children with comorbid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChanges to the CAS2 rating scale and form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNuances of the three-tier model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter in the book highlights key concepts, bulleted points, and actual test questions. The CAS2 is a valuable tool in the detection of learning disabilities, ADHD, TBI, retardation, and giftedness. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of CAS2 Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is the guidebook professionals need to ensure the CAS2 test is applied and analyzed accurately so that the results can be applied to the maximum benefit of the child.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Overview 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to CAS2 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescription of the CAS2 Measures 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAS2 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUses of the CAS2 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical Foundation 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandardization, Reliability, and Validity 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperationalization of PASS Theory in the Three CAS2 Measures 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePASS Relationship to Achievement 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace and Ethnic Differences 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetecting Learning Problems 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePASS and Academic Interventions 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Facilitation 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREP and COGENT 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Administration and Scoring of the CAS2, CAS2: Brief, and CAS2: Rating Scale 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppropriate Testing Conditions 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of CAS2 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring the CAS2 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of CAS2: Brief 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring the CAS2: Brief 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of CAS2: Rating Scale 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring the CAS2: Rating Scale 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Interpretation 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAS2 Interpretation 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Steps for CAS2, CAS2: Brief, and CAS2: Rating Scale 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Steps for CAS2 Interpretation 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing CAS2 Online 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Assessment of English Language Learners 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContext for Understanding the Need for Fair Assessment with English Language Learners 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Language Development and ELLs 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Challenges of ELL Assessment 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Options for Testing ELL Students 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustration 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive Intervention 147\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack A. Naglieri and Steven Feifer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntervention's Essential Components 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Reading 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCAS2 and Mathematics 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix Strengths and Weaknesses of CAS2 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheoretical 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Learning Disability Eligibility 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Issues 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNondiscriminatory Assessment 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven Clinical Applications of the CAS2 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Learning Disabilities 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraumatic Brain Injury 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGifted and Talented Students 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntellectual Disability 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A CAS2 KTEA-3 Comparisons 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B CAS2 and WIAT-III Comparisons 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C CAS2 and WJ-IV Achievement Comparisons 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D CAS2 and Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR) 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E CAS2 and Feifer Assessment of Math (FAM) 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F CAS2 and Bateria III 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJACK A. NAGLIERI, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Professor at the University of Virginia, Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. With J.P. Das, he is well known for the PASS theory of intelligence and its application using the Cognitive Assessment System.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTULIO M. OTERO, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he teaches in both the school psychology and clinical psychology programs. He is a practicing school psychologist and consultant with a specialization in clinical neuropsychology, is past president of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society, and co-author of the Spanish edition of the \u003ci\u003eCognitive Assessment System\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse of the CAS2 (English and Spanish), the CAS2 Brief, and the CAS2: Rating Scale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical advice on disability determination using CAS2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase presentations on the use of CAS2 with diverse students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmphasis on practical ways to link results to intervention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNondiscriminatory Assessment with the CAS2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to the latest edition of the Cognitive Assessment System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of CAS2 Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is the complete, step-by-step guide to successfully administering, scoring, and interpreting the CAS2 – English, CAS2 – Spanish, CAS2: Brief, and the CAS2: Rating Scale. To help busy professionals make optimal use of the test, this book features callouts highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, examples of test questions, and an emphasis on interventions related to PASS neurocognitive processing scores.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by leading experts on neurocognitive assessment, this edition of \u003ci\u003eEssentials of CAS2 Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the latest research and thinking on PASS theory and includes case studies demonstrating CAS2's uses with various diagnostic groups and its integration with other instruments. The four versions of the CAS2 offer valuable insights into learning successes and weaknesses, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicating results of PASS scores to teachers, parents and students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing a Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses in PASS scores for SLD eligibility determination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComparison of PASS scores with several different achievement tests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to select interventions based on PASS and achievement test results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFair assessment of diverse populations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of CAS2\u003c\/i\u003e helps professionals ensure that the CAS2 is administered and analyzed accurately so that the results can be applied for the greatest benefit of the child.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther titles in the \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Psychological Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Assessment Report Writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Processing Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of KTEA-3 and WIAT-III Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WJ IV Tests of Achievement Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WPPSI-IV Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Third Edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Executive Functions Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of WMS-IV Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit us on the Web at: www.wiley.com\/essentials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989159297253,"sku":"NP9781118589274","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118589274.jpg?v=1761783035","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/essentials-of-cas2-assessment-isbn-9781118589274","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}