Brigance
The term "Brigance" commonly refers to a series of criterion-referenced assessments developed by Albert Brigance. These assessments are designed to evaluate individuals across a range of developmental and academic skills. The Brigance inventories are widely used in educational and clinical settings to identify strengths and weaknesses, track progress, and inform instructional planning.
The Brigance assessments are available in various editions tailored to different age groups and skill areas. Some common Brigance inventories include:
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Brigance Inventory of Early Development (IED): Assesses developmental skills in young children, including language, motor, and social-emotional development.
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Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Basic Skills (DIBS): Evaluates basic academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills II (CIBS II): A more comprehensive assessment of academic skills than the DIBS.
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Brigance Life Skills Inventory: Assesses skills necessary for independent living, such as money management, communication, and problem-solving.
The Brigance assessments are norm-referenced, providing a standardized way to compare an individual's performance to that of others of the same age or grade. The results can be used to create individualized education programs (IEPs), monitor progress over time, and make decisions about placement and intervention.