Evaluation of Standardized Instruments for Use in Universal Screening of Very Early School-Age Children: Suitability, Technical Adequacy, and Usability.

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....

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Published in:Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 99 - 120
Main Authors: Miles, Sandra, Fulbrook, Paul, Mainwaring-Mägi, Debra
Format: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Mar2018
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          Miles, Sandra
          Fulbrook, Paul
          Mainwaring-Mägi, Debra
        affil: Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia
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          Health Screening Evaluation
          Child Development
          Psychometrics
          Academic Performance
          Human
          Systematic Review
          Child, Preschool
          Child
          Validity
          Reliability
          Age Factors
          Teachers
          Outcome Assessment
          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
          Child: 6-12 years
      ab: 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.
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