Research Findings: In this research we explore the relationship between young children's number knowledge and their measurement of length. First, we examined 4- to 5-year-olds' (kindergartners') understanding of and preference for using standard or nonstandard units to measure length. Second, we investigated whether the following tasks were…

Research Findings: This study examined whether approaches to learning moderate the association between home literacy environment and English receptive vocabulary development. The Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (2003 cohort) was used for analysis. Latent growth curve modeling was utilized to test a quadratic model of English…

Research Findings: In the past 20 years school districts have increasingly adopted classroom-based social and emotional development programs. The dissemination of these programs, however, has surpassed our understanding of and ability to assess factors that influence program implementation. The present study responded to this gap by developing a…