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Pellegrini, A. D.; Glickman, Carl D. – 1991
This ERIC Digest advocates assessment of children's social competence with various measures, including behavioral measures, peer nominations, teacher ratings, and standardized tests. Content focuses on: (1) the insufficiency of the use of academic tests alone; (2) the importance of observing children's interactions with peers; (3) research…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Interpersonal Competence, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children
Boudah, Daniel J.; Weiss, Margaret P. – 2002
This digest of what is currently known about learning disabilities (LD) begins with a brief vignette and then notes that individuals with LD generally have average or above average intelligence, yet underachieve in academics. Five common problem areas for individuals with LD are also examined: reading, written language, math, memory, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence