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Evaluation of standardized instruments for use in universal screening of very early school-age children: Suitability, technical adequacy, and usability
Miles, Sandra Fulbrook, Paul Mainwaring-Mägi, Debra
Miles, Sandra
Fulbrook, Paul
Mainwaring-Mägi, Debra
Abstract
Universal screening of very early school-age children (age 4-7 years) is important for early identification of learning problems that may require enhanced learning opportunity. In this context, use of standardized instruments is critical to obtain valid, reliable, and comparable assessment outcomes. A wide variety of standardized instruments is available for screening and assessment purposes, though previous reviews have revealed some technical inadequacies. Suitability and usability of instruments should be considered as well as technical adequacy, making instrument selection a challenge for education professionals. This review used a systematic search to identify 48 instruments that measured development and early academic skills in very early school-age children. Instruments were evaluated and mapped against established psychometric and usability criteria, and rated as good, adequate, or not adequate. The results provide education professionals with a guide to selection of standardized instruments suitable for this age group and assessment purpose.
Keywords
development, psychometrics, screening, standardized assessment, usability
Date
2018
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment
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Volume
36
Issue
2
Page Range
99-119
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ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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