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| For certain clients, you may need to use the interview with an expanded Quick Screen process as the entire assessment. When would this be the case? Sometimes you may only have a short time available (no more than 1-1/2 hours). This is then really just a screening and placement interview; the in-depth assessment may take place later with another assessor or instructor, perhaps when the student is already enrolled. In this situation, a fast sampling of major skills can be fairly revealing. The levels found can help you determine which program and/or class to refer to, along with possible suggestions for starting off points and learning materials.
To facilitate this fast-track assessment process, the Quick Screen Markers table (see sample below) provides examples of representative skills you might assess when you only have a brief time for meeting with a client. |
A Quick Screen assessment is more challenging for the assessor (and less reliable) because a determination is being made with less data. If the client easily handles a single Level 2 activity, he or she may not automatically be ready to be placed in Level 3. There’s a lot more content in each level than a quick initial screening can cover. Try to use another demonstration to help make the determination. In general, assigning a level where there is some familiarity with the work is a good practice with adults returning to school after a long absence, often with low confidence and memories of unsuccessful learning experiences. The full procedure for making this important placement decision is described in detail in the next section, and its use is recommended whenever time permits. | |
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Portion of the Quick Screen Markers Table from the CABS Manual |
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