1. Dynamic Assessment New kid on the block?

2. comparison What is comparedNormative assessment: How much has this person already learned? Dynamic Assessment: How and how much does this person learn in a new situation? (learning potential) What is comparedSelf with others (How does s/he compare with others?) Self with self (How much can s/he improve?)

3. Other questions Normative assessment asks What can this person do or not do? How does his/her performance compare with other of similar demographics? Dynamic assessment asks How and how much can learning and performance be improved? What are the primary obstacles to a more optimal level of performance?

4. Expected Outcomes Normative A global estimate of ability reflecting rank order in a normative group Current level of independent functioning (ZOA) Dynamic Learning potential: what is possible with reduced obstacles to learning. How can obstacles be reduced. How does the individual function with the support of intervention (ZPD)

5. Role of examiner Poses problems, records responses Affectively neutral Poses problems, identifies obstacles, teaches metacognitive strategies when necessary, promotes change Affectively involved Charts Adapted from Feuerstein, Haywood, Rand, Hoffman and Jensen (1982/1986)

6. Structure of assessment Normative assessment A test Dynamic assessment Pre-test Mediation Post-test