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Vukovic, Rose K.; Lesaux, Nonie K. – Learning and Individual Differences, 2013
Although language is implicated in children's mathematical development, few studies have focused specifically on how different linguistic skills relate to children's mathematical performance. Building on the model proposed by LeFevre et al. (2010), this study examined how general verbal ability and phonological skills were differentially related…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Mathematics Achievement, Language Skills, Grade 3
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Keller-Margulis, Milena A.; Clemens, Nathan H.; Im, Myung Hee; Kwok, Oi-man; Booth, Carol – Learning and Individual Differences, 2012
The use of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) is supported by several decades of research regarding their technical adequacy, practical utility, and use with diverse populations. Questions remain regarding the measurement of growth using tri-annual reading CBM (R-CBM) assessment. Existing research on annual rates of growth is inconclusive with…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Bilingualism, Curriculum Based Assessment
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Winter, Phoebe C.; Kopriva, Rebecca J.; Chen, Chen-Su; Emick, Jessica E. – Learning and Individual Differences, 2006
A cognitive lab technique (n=156) was used to investigate interactions between individual factors and item factors presumed to affect assessment validity for diverse students, including English language learners. Findings support the concept of "access"--an interaction between specific construct-irrelevant item features and individual…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Second Language Learning, Grade 5, Grade 3