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Barbieri, Christina Areizaga; Young, Laura K.; Newton, Kristie J.; Booth, Julie L. – Child Development, 2021
Fraction knowledge and algebraic skill are closely linked. Algebra is a gatekeeper for advanced courses (Booth & Newton, 2012; Brown & Quinn, 2007). This study uses the person-centered approach of latent profile analysis to examine individual differences in middle schoolers' (N = 350) algebra performance at the end of the year (EOY). The…
Descriptors: Prediction, Middle School Students, Algebra, Mathematics Instruction
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Newton, Emily K.; Thompson, Ross A.; Goodman, Miranda – Child Development, 2016
Latent class logistic regression analysis was used to investigate sources of individual differences in profiles of prosocial behavior. Eighty-seven 18-month-olds were observed in tasks assessing sharing with a neutral adult, instrumentally helping a neutral adult, and instrumentally helping a sad adult. Maternal mental state language (MSL) and…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Individual Differences, Regression (Statistics), Mothers
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Colombo, John; And Others – Child Development, 1989
States of 40 newborn infants were observed during 2, 35- to 70-minute periods that were separated by 6-48 hours. Analyses identified 3 state profiles that differentiated infants on a behavioral assessment measure at 2 weeks of age. Scores showed significant agreement on individual differences in neurologically based measures. (RH)
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Neonates, Predictor Variables, Profiles
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Lovett, Maureen W. – Child Development, 1987
Accuracy-disabled and rate-disabled young Canadian readers were compared to children who were "fluent normal" readers. Children in the latter group decoded at the same level of accuracy as the rate-disabled subjects but at a significantly faster rate. Specific deficiencies of each of the disabled groups were identified. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Children, Definitions, Foreign Countries, Individual Differences
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Mendez, Julia L.; Fantuzzo, John; Cicchetti, Dante – Child Development, 2002
Investigated relations between children's attributes and peer play competence among African American preschoolers attending Head Start. Identified six distinctive profiles of personal attributes linked to adaptation in social functioning. Children with highly adaptable temperaments, strong ability to approach new situations, and above average…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Individual Differences, Interpersonal Competence, Low Income Groups