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Peer reviewedSexton, Larry C.; Treloar, James H. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Used a multivariate approach and longitudinal design to examine the relationship of early perceptual and cognitive development in first grade, to school achievement in fourth grade. Results indicated variables used to predict achievement differed between the sexes, and sex as a predictor variable depended upon area of achievement studying.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Children, Cognitive Development, Correlation
Peer reviewedSilliphant, Virginia M. – Psychology in the Schools, 1983
Compared performance of kindergarten children (N=52) on reasoning, visual-motor integration, and verbal development to achievement scores in kindergarten, second grade, and third grade. Results showed relationships between reasoning in kindergarten and achievement on two tests in second grade, but not between kindergarten visual-motor integration…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Kindergarten Children
Peer reviewedNichta, Lawrence J., Jr.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Evaluated the Screening Test of Academic Readiness (STAR) using a sample of 28 third graders. The third graders' scores on the Peabody Individual Achievement Test were correlated with their total STAR scores from prekindergarten testing. Results showed the STAR is a useful instrument for predicting third grade achievement. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Correlation, Elementary Education
