During a 3-year evaluation, an IEP team assesses a student's progress in reading, writing, and mathematics. Which assessment tool is most appropriate for this purpose?

The most appropriate assessment tool for evaluating a student's progress in reading, writing, and mathematics during a 3-year evaluation is an individually administered standardized achievement test. This type of test is specifically designed to measure academic performance in a structured and standardized manner, providing a comprehensive overview of the student’s skills and knowledge in the key areas of focus.

Individually administered tests provide detailed insights into a student’s performance relative to their peers, allow for the identification of specific strengths and areas that may require additional support, and can help ensure that evaluation processes comply with state and federal regulations regarding student assessments. Additionally, these tests are typically norm-referenced, which means they compare an individual student's performance to a larger population, making it easier for the IEP team to make informed decisions based on clearly defined benchmarks.

While other assessment tools like curriculum-based assessments can be useful for ongoing monitoring of progress, they may not provide the same level of comprehensive data needed for a formal 3-year evaluation. Group standardized tests typically do not allow for individualized assessment and may overlook specific needs of students. Daily performance reviews, while beneficial for formative assessment, lack the standardization necessary for evaluation purposes on a larger scale. Thus, the use of individually administered standardized achievement tests aligns most closely with