| Title: | Early Childhood Longitudinal Study - Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K), Psychometric Report for Kindergarten Through First Grade |
| Description: | This working paper documents the design, development, and psychometric characteristics of the assessment instruments used in the ECLS-K. The focus is on the psychometric results of the assessment instruments for four time points; fall- and spring-kindergarten and fall- and spring-first grade. The assessment instruments examined include the cognitive (direct and indirect), socioemotional, and psychomotor. In addition, issues in analyzing longitudinal measures of cognitive skills are discussed. |
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| Cover Date: | August 2002 |
| Web Release: | September 10, 2002 |
| Print Release: | This Publication will only be available online. |
| Publication #: | NCES 200205 General Ordering Information |
| Center/Program: | NCES |
| Authors: | Donald A. Rock and Judith M. Pollack |
| Type of Product: | Working Paper |
| Working Papers provide preliminary analysis of substantive, technical, and methodological issues. They are works in progress that are presented to promote the sharing of valuable work experience and knowledge. These papers have not undergone a rigorous review for consistency with NCES standards. | |
| Survey/Program Areas: |
Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS) |
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