ERIC Number: EJ1143193
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jun
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-3830
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Structural Validity of CLASS K-3 in Primary Grades: Testing Alternative Models
Sandilos, Lia E.; Shervey, Sarah Wollersheim; DiPerna, James C.; Lei, Puiwa; Cheng, Weiyi
School Psychology Quarterly, v32 n2 p226-239 Jun 2017
This study examined the internal structure of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS; K-3 version). The original CLASS K-3 model (Pianta, La Paro, & Hamre, 2008) and 5 alternative models were tested using confirmatory factor analysis with a sample of first- and second-grade classrooms (N = 141). Findings indicated that a slightly modified version of the original CLASS K-3 3-factor model best fit the current data. Although stable findings emerged across the current and previous studies, particularly in relation to the presence of 3 latent domains, there is also some variability across structures at different grade levels with regard to the bifactor and 3-factor models.
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Factor Analysis, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Primary Education, Models, Elementary School Students, Correlation, Classroom Observation Techniques, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Kindergarten; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 1; Elementary Education; Grade 2
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A090438