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Psychology in the Schools

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School Readiness Practices and Children At-Risk: Examining the Issues.

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May, Deborah C.; Kundert, Deborah K. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997

Examines school readiness practices, along with the conceptual problems with the ways that "readiness" and "at risk" are defined. Analyzes methodological problems, delayed school entrance, and focuses on studies that examined future school retention rates, later use of special education services, and drop-out rates. Offers suggestions for best…

Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Children, Definitions, Elementary Education

Children Not Ready to Learn? The Invalidity of School Readiness Testing.

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Shepard, Lorrie A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997

Reviews both the technical and policy aspects of readiness testing in local school districts. Summarizes policy context, motivations behind the tests, and consequences. Discusses the types of readiness tests and developmental screening measures misused as readiness tests, along with evidence of these measures' substantive and technical validity.…

Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Children, Elementary Education, School Entrance Age