Table 2.
Examples of Specific Approaches to Dynamic Testing and Assessment
| Approach | Representative Researchers and Clinicians | Major Concepts | Psychological and Educational Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediated learning experience | R. Feuerstein C. Lidz D. Tzuriel |
Cognitive modifiability | Cognitive abilities |
| Learning potential | M. Budoff | Educability Mental retardation |
Cognitive abilities |
| Graduated prompts approach | A. Brown J. Campione E. Peña |
Zone of proximal development Cognitive abilities |
Academic skills |
| LearnTest | J. Guthke M. Hessels |
Learning gain | Cognitive abilities |
| Academic skills | |||
| Testing the limits | J. Carolson K. Wiedle |
Maximul level of performance | Cognitive abilities |
| Interactive assessment | K. Haywood | Mental retardation | Cognitive abilities |
| Training/assessing a single psychological function | L. Swanson | Cognitive processing | Memory |