Assessing language, literacy, and mathematics skills with Work Sampling for Head Start

Description:

A study of the validity and reliability of the Work Sampling for Head Start instrument, a modified version of the Work Sampling System for the assessment of early reading, language, and math, in a sample of 112 children enrolled in Saint Paul Public Schools CHOICE program

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Meisels Samuel J.; Xue Yange; Shamblott Melissa

Publisher(s):

Routledge (Firm)

Funder(s):

Pearson Early Learning

Country:

United States

State(s):

Minnesota

Date Issued:

November, 2008

Journal Title:

Early Education and Development

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

963-981

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

10. Research & Evaluation Methods > 10.3. Measures

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

ISSN:

1040-9289

Paper

1556-6935

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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