American Academy of Pediatrics. The Inappropriate Use of School

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ERIC Number: EJ500044

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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American Academy of Pediatrics. The Inappropriate Use of School "Readiness" Tests.

Pediatrics, v95 n3 p437-38 Mar 1995

Notes that school readiness screening tests can vary greatly in sophistication, and can easily be incorrectly applied and interpreted. Suggests that normal development is highly variable during kindergarten and first grade and that school programs should be flexible and adaptable to individual characteristics. (HTH)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Developmental Delays, Grade 1, Individual Characteristics, Kindergarten, Primary Education, School Policy, School Readiness, School Readiness Tests, Special Education, Student Adjustment, Student Evaluation, Student Needs, Test Reliability

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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