Relationships among the Ready or Not Parental Checklist for School Readiness, the Brigance Kindergarten and First Grade Screen, and Sra Scores

1991 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 859-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Campbell ◽  
Terri Schellinger ◽  
John Beer
Keyword(s):  
School Districts ◽  
School Readiness ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Composite Score ◽  
Screening Instruments ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
North Central ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics

73 children (38 boys, 35 girls) from rural north central Kansas school districts participated in a study comparing measures of school readiness and performance. The children's parents completed the Ready or Not checklist while all 73 children were given the Brigance K & 1 Screen. Once in kindergarten all children were administered the SRA Survey of Basic Skills. Analysis of variance of the Composite score and scores on reading and mathematics as well as the educational ability quotient indicated no significant associations of gender. Parents rated the readiness of children as very probable while on the Brigance the children performed in the higher-than-average range. These two scores gave similar results over-all and correlated significantly with the SRA scores (the better children scored on the Brigance or were rated by a parent on the Ready or Not, the better they performed on the SRA survey). These devices can be used as screening instruments to collect information about children's readiness from more than one source (parental checklist and observation of a child's performance). When multiple sources having nonidentical bases are used, more valid judgments can be made about children's readiness for school.

Correlations among Special Education Students' Wisc—R IQS and Sra Scores

1991 ◽  
Vol 73 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1225-1226
Author(s):  
Terri Schellinger ◽  
John Beer
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Special Education Students ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Education Students ◽  
North Central ◽  
Academic Abilities ◽  
And Performance

For 50 children in special education from rural north central Kansas school districts (30 boys, 20 girls) were recorded SRA scores (Composite, Reading, Mathematics, and Education Quotient) and WISC—R IQs (Full Scale, Verbal, and Performance). There were no sex differences on any variable and all variables intercorrelated (Pearson) significantly. The two tests gave similar results over-all, confirming that the individually administered WISC—R and the group-administered SRA provide information on children's academic abilities and, used together, give a basis for appropriate judgments regarding academic abilities.

Spotlight Screener as a Predictor of First-grade Reading Achievement

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-172
Author(s):  
John L. Sheppard ◽  
Marlene J. Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Reading Tests ◽  
School Year ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Very High ◽  
Discriminant Function Analyses

The Spotlight for Literacy screener was examined for reliability, validity, and performance of children, related to biographical variables, by administering it to 458 first-grade Australian children early in the school year (March-April) with criterion measures of reading and mathematics (Daniels and Diack Standard Reading Tests and Metropolitan Achievement Test) being given later in October-November. Internal consistency reliability was shown by a Kuder Richardson coefficient of 0.89. Correlations of the screener with the criterion tests ranged from 0.7 to 0.8. Step-wise multiple regression analyses indicated that 11 of the 13 subtests contributed significantly to the variance, when the subtests were independent variables and the criterion tests were dependent variables. Multiple discriminant function analyses showed that hit rates of the screener as a predictor were very high for the low and high achiever groups. On the screener, girls had higher scores than boys, groups differed according to socioeconomic status (higher scores to higher SES), and children from English-speaking homes scored higher than children who had English as their second language.

scholarly journals Progression of Cognitive-Affective States During Learning in Kindergarteners: Bringing Together Physiological, Observational and Performance Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Priyashri Kamlesh Sridhar ◽  
Suranga Nanayakkara
Keyword(s):  
Data Sources ◽  
Physiological Data ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
Combining Data ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Physiological Markers

It has been shown that combining data from multiple sources, such as observations, self-reports, and performance with physiological markers offers better insights into cognitive-affective states during the learning process. Through a study with 12 kindergarteners, we explore the role of utilizing insights from multiple data sources, as a potential arsenal to supplement and complement existing assessments methods in understanding cognitive-affective states across two main pedagogical approaches—constructionist and instructionist—as children explored learning a chosen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concept. We present the trends that emerged across pedagogies from different data sources and illustrate the potential value of additional data channels through case illustrations. We also offer several recommendations for such studies, particularly when collecting physiological data, and summarize key challenges that provide potential avenues for future work.

Correlations among Wisc—R IQs and Several Measures of Receptive and Expressive Language for Children Referred for Special Education

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 1009-1010
Author(s):  
Myra Wiesner ◽  
John Beer
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Expressive Language ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Vocabulary Test ◽  
Peabody Picture Vocabulary ◽  
Language Abilities ◽  
North Central ◽  
Multiple Tests ◽  
And Performance

For 42 children from rural north central Kansas school districts (27 boys, 15 gills) who were referred for Special Education testing, the WISC—R IQs (Full Scale, Verbal, and Performance), the means on the Expressive One Word Picture Vocabulary Test, the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test—Revised, and the Test of Language Development were recorded from the children's files. No sex differences on any variable were noted; all variables correlated (Pearson) significantly but varied in magnitude. This group of tests, being intercorrelated, can be used to collect information on children's academic, speech, and language abilities. Valid judgments can be made regarding children's academic abilities for school when multiple tests are administered by professional staff.

scholarly journals Does Shortening the School Week Impact Student Performance? Evidence from the Four-Day School Week

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mark Anderson ◽  
Mary Beth Walker
Keyword(s):  
School Districts ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Day School ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Data ◽  
School Day ◽  
School Week ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics

School districts use a variety of policies to close budget gaps and stave off teacher layoffs and furloughs. More schools are implementing four-day school weeks to reduce overhead and transportation costs. The four-day week requires substantial schedule changes as schools must increase the length of their school day to meet minimum instructional hour requirements. Although some schools have indicated this policy eases financial pressures, it is unknown whether there is an impact on student outcomes. We use school-level data from Colorado to investigate the relationship between the four-day week and academic performance among elementary school students. Our results generally indicate a positive relationship between the four-day week and performance in reading and mathematics. These findings suggest there is little evidence that moving to a four-day week compromises student academic achievement. This research has policy relevance to the current U.S. education system, where many school districts must cut costs.

Work Engagement and Research Output Among Female and Male Scientists

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lonneke Dubbelt ◽  
Sonja Rispens ◽  
Evangelia Demerouti
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Time Control ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Women have a minority position within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, consequently, are likely to face more adversities at work. This diary study takes a look at a facilitating factor for women’s research performance within academia: daily work engagement. We examined the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between two behaviors (i.e., daily networking and time control) and daily work engagement, as well as its effect on the relationship between daily work engagement and performance measures (i.e., number of publications). Results suggest that daily networking and time control cultivate men’s work engagement, but daily work engagement is beneficial for the number of publications of women. The findings highlight the importance of work engagement in facilitating the performance of women in minority positions.

https://imsciences.edu.pk/files/journals/vol12_2/New%201%20MA.864.pdf

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Siddique ◽  
Shandana Shoaib ◽  
Zahoor Jan
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Relational Coordination ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level

A key aspect of work processes in service sector firms is the interconnection between tasks and performance. Relational coordination can play an important role in addressing the issues of coordinating organizational activities due to high level of interdependence complexity in service sector firms. Research has primarily supported the aspect that well devised high performance work systems (HPWS) can intensify organizational performance. There is a growing debate, however, with regard to understanding the “mechanism” linking HPWS and performance outcomes. Using relational coordination theory, this study examines a model that examine the effects of subsets of HPWS, such as motivation, skills and opportunity enhancing HR practices on relational coordination among employees working in reciprocal interdependent job settings. Data were gathered from multiple sources including managers and employees at individual, functional and unit levels to know their understanding in relation to HPWS and relational coordination (RC) in 218 bank branches in Pakistan. Data analysis via structural equation modelling, results suggest that HPWS predicted RC among officers at the unit level. The findings of the study have contributions to both, theory and practice.

scholarly journals Pacing in Time-Limited Ultramarathons from 6 to 24 Hours—The Aspects of Age, Sex and Performance Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2705
Author(s):  
Hagen Deusch ◽  
Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽  
José Ramón Alvero-Cruz ◽  
Thomas Rosemann ◽  
Beat Knechtle
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Running Speed ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
And Training ◽  
Age And Sex

(1) Background: Compared with marathon races, pacing in time-limited ultramarathons has only been poorly discussed in the literature. The aim of the present study was to analyze the interaction of performance level, age and sex with pacing during 6 h, 12 h or 24 h time-limited ultramarathons. (2) Methods: Participants (n = 937, age 48.62 ± 11.80 years) were the finishers in 6 h (n = 40, 17 women and 23 men), 12 h (n = 232, 77 women and 155 men) and 24 h (n = 665, 166 women and 409 men) ultramarathons. The coefficient of variation (CV), calculated as SD/mean, was used to described pacing. Low scores of CV denoted a more even pacing, and vice versa. A two-way analysis of variance examined the main effects and interactions of sex and race duration on age, race speed and pacing. (3) Results: More men participated in the longer race distances than in the shorter ones and men were older and faster than women. Comparing the 6 h, 12 h and 24 h races, the finishers in the 6 h were the fastest, the finishers in the 12 h were the oldest and the finishers in the 24 h showed the most variable pacing. Furthermore, the faster running speed in the 12 h (women, r = −0.64; men, r = −0.49, p < 0.001) and the 24 h (r = −0.47 in women and men, p < 0.001) was related to less variable pacing. (4) Conclusions: These data might help runners and coaches to choose the the proper duration of a race and training programs for their athletes.

scholarly journals Sectorization for Water Distribution Systems with Multiple Sources: A Performance Indices Comparison

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Jezabel D. Bianchotti ◽  
Melina Denardi ◽  
Mario Castro-Gama ◽  
Gabriel D. Puccini
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Performance Criteria ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Multiobjective Problems ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
And Performance

Sectorization is an effective technique for reducing the complexities of analyzing and managing of water systems. The resulting sectors, called district metering areas (DMAs), are expected to meet some requirements and performance criteria such as minimum number of intervention, pressure uniformity, similarity of demands, water quality and number of districts. An efficient methodology to achieve all these requirements together and the proper choice of a criteria governing the sectorization is one of the open questions about optimal DMAs design. This question is addressed in this research by highlighting the advantages of three different criteria when applied to real-word water distribution networks (WDNs). To this, here it is presented a two-stage approach for optimal design of DMAs. The first stage, the clustering of the system, is based on a Louvain-type greedy algorithm for the generalized modularity maximization. The second stage, the physical dividing of the system, is stated as a two-objective optimization problem that utilises the SMOSA version of simulated annealing for multiobjective problems. One objective is the number of isolation valves whereas for the second objective three different performance indices (PIs) are analyzed and compared: (a) standard deviation, (b) Gini coefficient and (c) loss of resilience. The methodology is applied to two real case studies where the first two PIs are optimized to address similar demands among DMAs. The results demonstrate that the proposed method is effective for sectorization into independent DMAs with similar demands. Surprisingly, it found that for the real studied systems, loss of resilience achieves better performance for each district in terms of pressure uniformity and demand similarity than the other two specific performance criteria.

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