Screening versus Diagnostic Tests

1. Diagnostic

1.1. Detailed information

1.2. Multiple dimensions/tasks tested

1.2.1. Tells whether student has mastered particular objective

1.3. Examples:

1.3.1. Spelling

1.3.1.1. Connects to screening if compared with other student's results

2. Screening

2.1. Brief and fairly general

2.2. Administered individually

2.2.1. Results are measured in a large group

2.2.2. Examples

2.2.2.1. MTTC

2.2.2.2. MEAP

2.2.2.3. Vision screening for license