Correlations between the two screening tests and between the screening and criterion measures were inconsistent with prediction rates based on classificational screening test scores. On the basis of correlational validity coefficients, relationships between measures in this study would have been overestimated. (Author/SBH)

Presented is a letter regarding the final report of a project involving the followup of 151 children (under 6 years old at the time of the initial assessment) to establish the accuracy of the Denver Developmental Screening Test in predicting school achievement problems. Reviewed are the procedures used in selecting the study population, and…

A followup study of 151 lower socioeconomic class children (under 6 years of age at the time of initial screening) was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) in predicting school achievement problems. Ss were originally categorized into three age groups (0-2 years, 2-4 years, and 4-6 years) and…