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Peer reviewedLewis, Ann – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
The English Picture Vocabulary Test and the Croydon Checklist (for teachers) were used for screening along with a standardized reading test to measure the predictive validity of the screening instruments. Results indicated that a number of children were misclassified and reasons for this, such as teachers' misconceptions, are discussed. (PHR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Foreign Countries, Identification
