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Howard, Douglas P. – 1981
The author discusses his observations from administering such tests as the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) to young disabled children in Costa Rica. Cultural influences and nuances of translations are seen to affect performance. Factors involved in remediation programing are also noted. A final consideration is the "barrio…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Foreign Countries, Screening Tests
Esquivel, Juan Manuel; Brenes, Margarita – 1988
Gender differences have been reported in the United States in the areas of mathematical reasoning favoring males and verbal abilities favoring females. Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress Science Assessment also have consistently revealed small gender differences favoring males. This paper reports gender differences in…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
