The Fallacy of

Reynolds, Cecil R.

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ERIC Number: EJ256123

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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The Fallacy of "Two Years Below Grade Level for Age" as a Diagnostic Criterion for Reading Disorders.

Reynolds, Cecil R.

Journal of School Psychology, v19 n4 p350-58 Win 1981

The use of grade equivalent scores contrasted against grade placement is widespread in the diagnosis of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Discusses difficulties and distortions of this method. Presents an alternative method for reliably determining aptitude/achievement discrepancies. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Dyslexia, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Grade Equivalent Scores, Instructional Program Divisions, Learning Disabilities, Models, Reading Difficulties, Scores, Student Evaluation, Test Reliability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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