Demystifying Age and Grade Equivalents in Standardized Assessment When and How to Use Them

Demystifying Age and Grade Equivalents in Standardized Assessment When and How to Use Them

About the Session:

Age Equivalents (AE) and Grade Equivalents (GE) are often misunderstood and misused in interpreting standardized assessment results. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of AE and GE, clarifying their meaning, appropriate use, and limitations.

Learning Objectives:

• Define and Differentiate: Clearly understand what AE and GE scores represent and how they differ from age and grade norms.
• Appropriate Application: Learn when it is suitable to use AE and GE scores and when alternative metrics might be more informative.
• Accurate Interpretation: Gain insights into interpreting AE and GE scores correctly and communicating them effectively to stakeholders.

Instructor Credentials:

Beth Varner MEd, NCSP - Beth is a School Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist (CA, LEP #3925). She completed her school psychology training program at the University of Washington in Seattle and has worked as a school psychologist in Alaska, Washington, and California.