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Matta, Michael; Volpe, Robert J.; Briesch, Amy M.; Owens, Julie Sarno – Grantee Submission, 2020
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR) is a tool designed for the assessment of behavioral changes over time. Unlike methods for summative evaluations, the development of progress monitoring tools requires evaluation of sensitivity to change. The present study aimed to evaluate this psychometric feature of five newly developed DBR Multi-Item Scales…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Student Behavior, Progress Monitoring, Psychometrics
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Volpe, Robert J.; Briesch, Amy M.; Gadow, Kenneth D. – Journal of School Psychology, 2011
Although the efficiency with which a wide range of behavioral data can be obtained makes behavior rating scales particularly attractive tools for the purposes of screening and evaluation, feasibility concerns arise in the context of formative assessment. Specifically, informant load, or the amount of time informants are asked to contribute to the…
Descriptors: Generalizability Theory, Formative Evaluation, Behavior Rating Scales, Measures (Individuals)
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Reid, Erin E.; Diperna, James C.; Missall, Kristen; Volpe, Robert J. – Psychology in the Schools, 2014
Currently, there are few strengths-based preschool rating scales that sample a wide array of behaviors believed to be essential for early academic success. The purpose of this study was to assess the factor structure of a new measure of early academic competence for at-risk preschool populations. The Teacher Rating Scales of Early Academic…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Preschool Children, Evaluation Methods, Academic Ability