Usage

Definition

The term "usage" refers to the appropriate and ethical application of assessment results, including interpretation, communication, and decision-making based on those results.

Related terms

Interpretation:

The process of making meaning out of assessment results by analyzing and understanding their significance.

Communication:

The act of effectively conveying assessment results to relevant parties such as clients, parents, or administrators.

Decision-making: Using assessment results to inform choices or actions regarding interventions, treatment plans, or educational placements.