What content should an assessment report include?

What content should an assessment report include?

• A. Provide only scores from administered tests
• B. Describe methods, results, and interpretation
• C. Document methods, results, interpretation, limitations, and recommendations; provide clear, actionable guidance to client and stakeholders
• D. Include marketing language about the testing program

Answer: (C)

A good assessment report communicates how the evaluation was conducted, what was found, and how those findings should be used in real life. It should document the methods used, the results obtained, and the interpretation that connects those results to the client’s situation and the referral question. It also flags any limitations or uncertainties that might affect how the conclusions are applied. Most importantly, it provides clear, actionable recommendations for next steps, such as treatment planning, supports or accommodations, referrals, or follow-up assessments, and it presents this guidance in language that clients and stakeholders can understand. Providing only scores leaves out essential context and interpretation; describing only methods, results, and interpretation omits the practical guidance and limitations; and marketing language about the testing program is inappropriate for a professional report.