ERIC Number: ED580898
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jun
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1045-3830
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Structural Validity of CLASS K-3 in Primary Grades: Testing Alternative Models
Sandilos, Lia E.; Shervey, Sarah Wollersheim; DiPerna, James C.; Lei, Puiwa; Cheng, Weiyi
Grantee Submission, School Psychology Quarterly v32 n2 p226-239 Jun 2017
This study examined the internal structure of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS; K-3 version). The original CLASS K-3 model (Pianta, La Paro, & Hamre, 2008) and 5 alternative models were tested using confirmatory factor analysis with a sample of first- and second-grade classrooms (N = 141). Findings indicated that a slightly modified version of the original CLASS K-3 3-factor model best fit the current data. Although stable findings emerged across the current and previous studies, particularly in relation to the presence of 3 latent domains, there is also some variability across structures at different grade levels with regard to the bifactor and 3-factor models. [This paper was published in "School Psychology Quarterly" (EJ1143193).]
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 1; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 2; Kindergarten
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305B130013