ERIC Number: EJ1277499
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
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Initial Validation of a Math Progress Monitoring Measure for Prekindergarten Students
Assel, Mike A.; Montroy, Janelle J.; Williams, Jeffrey M.; Foster, Matt; Landry, Susan H.; Zucker, Tricia; Crawford, April; Hyatt, Hannah; Bhavsar, Vibhuti
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v38 n8 p1014-1032 Dec 2020
Given the importance of math in today's society, it is critical that children who are at risk for math difficulty are identified early. We developed and validated a prekindergarten math subtest (i.e., CIRCLE Progress Monitoring [CPM] Math Subtest). This teacher-completed measure evaluates domains considered important for later math development. Evaluation of validity was undertaken in a longitudinal sample of 383 children (M[subscript age] = 4.9 years), and a follow-up sample of 3,691 children (M[subscript age] = 4.4 years). The measure demonstrated adequate psychometric properties, including strong internal consistency reliability ([alpha] = 0.94) and test-retest reliability (r = 0.78). Evaluation of concurrent and predictive validity demonstrated scores on the CPM Math Subtest were correlated with scores on other assessments at high levels (rs from 0.55-0.65). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed that the subtest conforms to a well-defined five-factor model that parallels areas considered to be important in the math literature.
Descriptors: Test Validity, Test Reliability, Mathematics Tests, Mathematics Skills, Learning Problems, Identification, Progress Monitoring, Preschool Children, Preschools, Federal Programs, Urban Schools, Common Core State Standards, Arithmetic, Spatial Ability, Geometric Concepts, Numeracy, Achievement Tests, Screening Tests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills; Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement; Expressive One Word Picture Vocabulary Test
Grant or Contract Numbers: P01HD048497
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