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Factor Analysis of the Standardization Edition of the McCarthy Scales
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Kaufman, A. S.; Hollenbeck, G. P. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1973
This study reports the results of a factor analysis that prepared the way for the utilization of MSCA, which is designed to measure the developmental level of children aged 2 1/2 to 8 1/2 in a variety of areas. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Ability, Correlation, Factor Analysis
Comparison of Academic and Cognitive Programs for Young Handicapped Children.
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Dale, Philip S.; Cole, Kevin N. – Exceptional Children, 1988
Two highly contrasting models of preschool education for mildly handicapped children were compared. Direct Instruction led to greater gains on the Test of Early Language Development and the Basic Language Concepts test. Mediated Learning led to greater gains on the McCarthy Verbal and Memory scales and Mean Length of Utterance measure. (Author/VW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Language Acquisition, Memory, Mild Disabilities
Perceptual, Motor, Memory, and Quantitative Elements of Language Behavior: Differences Between 3- and 4-Year-Old Performance.
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McLoughlin, Caven S.; Gullo, Dominic F. – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1982
To examine language performance and its subskills, the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities were administered to 30 three- and four-year-old children. The contradictory findings of verbal performance examined by age suggests that component skills contributing to verbal language behavior may vary significantly with age in the preschool years.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Language Acquisition, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
Subtest Patterns and Recategorized Groupings of the McCarthy Scales for EMR Children.
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Harrison, Patti L.; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1980
The profiles of 40 educable mentally retarded (EMR) children (aged 6 to 8.5 years) on the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities were examined to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research
An Exploration of Toy Content of Preschool Children's Home Environments as a Predictor of Cognitive Development.
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Wolfgang, Charles; Stakenas, Robert G. – Early Child Development and Care, 1985
Using play-material scales, SES, age, and sex as predictor variables, this study employed regression against the subvariables of the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities of verbal, perceptual-performance, quantitative, memory, and motor abilities. Findings suggest that SES is predictive of verbal, quantitative, memory, and motor, while age is…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Family Environment, Memory
National Evaluation of Head Start Educational Services and Basic Educational Skills Initiative. Project Report 4: Individual Testing Battery for Fall 1979.
Wedell-Monnig, Jacelyn; McNeil, Judy T. – 1980
The purpose and design of a longitudinal study of Project Head Start is summarized in this document, the fourth in a set of ten reports documenting the project. (Material from Project Report 3 was used extensively in preparing this document.) The study was designed to evaluate on a nationwide basis the Head Start Educational Services and to…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Basic Skills, Cognitive Measurement, Communication Skills
Clinical Evaluation of Young Children with the McCarthy Scales.
Kaufman, Alan S.; Kaufman, Nadeen L. – 1977
The main goal of this book is to enable examiners to use the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities as a clinical tool for evaluating preschool and primary-grade children. However, before an examiner becomes too concerned with issues relating to test interpretation, he or she should first understand thoroughly certain basic considerations.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Tests, Early Childhood Education