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Dever, Martha T.; Barta, James J. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2001
This qualitative study examined experiences of teachers, parents, and administrators related to standardized kindergarten entrance assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses of standardized testing in kindergarten. Strengths emerging from the data included consistency of information with core curriculum, and the time and opportunity to begin…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Kindergarten, Parent Attitudes
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Knudsen-Lindauer, Shelley L.; Harris, Kimberly – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1989
Explored skills that teachers and parents believe kindergartners should have prior to kindergarten entry. Parents rated counting, reading, and writing, whereas teachers rated being curious and developing independence. Patterns of agreement on order of prioritization emerged between parents and teachers. (RJC)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary School Curriculum, Kindergarten, Parents