Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA) A CBA approach links instruction with assessment. The CBA has multiple purposes:
Based on the performance on a CBA instrument, teachers and other professionals can specify instructional goals. Because there is such a close link between assessment and instruction, it is possible to conduct CBA frequently in order to determine whether to make any changes in instruction or the curriculum. Data collection, interpretation, and intervention are all integral parts of CBA. The CBA is useful because it:
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