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Hughes, Tammy L.; McIntosh, David E. – Psychology in the Schools, 2002
Examines the cluster profiles obtained using the Differential Ability Scale (DAS) for preschool children diagnosed with cognitive delay. These profiles were compared with DAS profile patterns previously reported for school-aged children diagnosed with learning disabilities. Cluster comparisons indicated profiles of cognitively delayed preschoolers…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Learning Disabilities, Measures (Individuals)
Gordon, Harold W. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1983
Outlines basis of current knowledge of hemispheric function and relates some of first steps in its application to education, including descriptions of tests used to assess cognitive functions of normal and learning disabled children. Warns against making curricular or methodological changes based on our present state of knowledge. (CMG)
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Children, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Tests
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Mearig, Judith S. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1981
Various testing methods have been developed to assess the intellectual functioning of children with learning disabilities, but testing is only one tool in the comprehensive process of assessment. The alternatives to relying exclusively on intelligence testing include ability tests, individual education plans, and beginning the teaching/programing…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
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Wozniak, R. H. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1980
Philosphical principles provide the context for the Soviets' psychological theory (in particular, the "zone of proximal development" concept); this theory then shapes psychoeducational practice. (GDC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices
Savell, Joel M.; And Others – 1986
The purpose of this paper is to provide information to help decide whether Feuerstein's "Instrumental Enrichment" (FIE) technique (or some variation of it) might be useful in teaching leadership-relevant thinking skills to prospective Army leaders. This paper examines some 35 reports of FIE research conducted in Israel, Venezuela,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Scruggs, Thomas E., Ed.; Mastropieri, Margo A., Ed. – 1996
This two-volume set presents 11 papers on the state of the art in learning and behavioral disabilities, the first volume, Part A, includes 6 papers providing theoretical perspectives and, the second volume, Part B, includes 5 papers on intervention research. The theoretical papers are: "Defining Emotional or Behavioral Disorders: Divergence…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Measurement
Morison, Patricia, Ed.; And Others – 1996
This report synthesizes the key themes and ideas discussed at two 1-day workshops addressing issues in the use of IQ tests in special education evaluation and placement. The first section considers the background and legal context of the issue. The next section looks at IQ tests in school settings. Key ideas raised include the importance of never…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Court Litigation, Curriculum Based Assessment, Decision Making