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Peer reviewedTindal, Gerald; Marston, Douglas – Exceptionality, 1996
Two studies focused on concurrent validity and instructional decision making in using alternative reading measures with elementary regular and special education students. The first study examined the relation of oral reading performance to several other reading measures; the second study investigated teacher decision making, using quantitative and…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Concurrent Validity, Decision Making, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedTindal, Gerald; Marston, Douglas – Exceptionality, 1996
The authors of a report on the technical adequacy of alternative reading measures reflect on issues concerning "whole language" terminology, the use of both quantitative and qualitative measures, and instructional decision making. (DB)
Descriptors: Concurrent Validity, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Instructional Design
Peer reviewedSands, Deanna J. – Exceptionality: A Research Journal, 1992
This study, involving 118 adolescents and adults with deafness, found a high level of concurrent criterion validity for the National Independent Living Skills (NILS) Screening Instrument. The study concluded that the NILS is a valid tool for assessing independent living skills of persons age 16 and older with a hearing impairment and possible…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Concurrent Validity, Daily Living Skills
