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Peer reviewedEvans, L. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 1980
When administered to 125 deaf youngsters, ages 5-12, the WISC performance test had good reliability and predictive validity, but administration to some young or physically handicapped children proved difficult. The Colored Progressive Matrices proved satisfactory with older subjects, but its suitability for younger deaf children was not confirmed.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Testing, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSinger, Marc G.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1983
Investigated the concurrent validity of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Revised) subtests and three IQs compared to Wide Range Achievement Test standard scores, in 28 learning-disabled children. Analysis showed no significant correlations between WISC-R and WRAT scores, indicating a lack of concurrent validity on the WAIS-R. (WAS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Comparative Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSattler, Jerome M.; Ryan, Joseph J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1981
Results indicate that the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Revised) is a valid predictor of achievement for children referred for learning disabilities. The verbal Scale IQ, and the Freedom from Distractibility IQ proved especially useful predictors of academic achievement. (JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement, Achievement Tests, Comparative Testing
