Evaluation of Learning-Disabled Students with the Differential Ability Scales (DAS).

Shapiro, Steven K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ517522

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Publication Date: 1995

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Evaluation of Learning-Disabled Students with the Differential Ability Scales (DAS).

Shapiro, Steven K.; And Others

Journal of School Psychology, v33 n3 p247-63 Fall 1995

Examines the performance characteristics of 83 school-identified learning-disabled children on the Differential Ability Scales. Sixty percent showed a significant standard score discrepancy between the General Conceptual Ability and at least one achievement test. Implications regarding the educational diagnostic and intervention processes currently used are discussed. (Author/KW)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Achievement Tests, Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Intelligence Tests, Learning Disabilities, Test Reliability, Test Theory, Test Validity, Testing

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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