Descriptor
Author
| Merrell, Kenneth W. | 2 |
| Carney, Amy G. | 1 |
| Jentzsch, Clarice E. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Kindergarten | 1 |
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
| Preschool and Kindergarten… | 1 |
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkCarney, Amy G.; Merrell, Kenneth W. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2005
This study examined teachers' behavioral ratings of young children (ages 5 and 6) with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A study group consisting of 30 children with formal diagnoses of ADHD and a comparison group of 30 children without ADHD were developed using randomized matching procedures. Teachers of these children…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Construct Validity, Test Validity, Attention Deficit Disorders
Jentzsch, Clarice E.; Merrell, Kenneth W. – Diagnostique, 1996
The construct validity of the Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales (PKBS) was evaluated with 94 kindergarten students. Results supported both the convergent and discriminant validity of the Social Skills and Problem Behavior scales of the PKBS. Results also support use of the PKBS for identifying young children who are behaviorally at risk.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Construct Validity, Disability Identification
