Early Identification of Children at Risk for Poor Academic Achievement
Author Information
Author(s): Pati Susmita, Hashim Kyleen, Brown Brett, Fiks Alexander G, Forrest Christopher B
Primary Institution: State University of New York at Stony Brook
Hypothesis
Can a parent-report prediction tool effectively identify young children at risk for poor academic achievement?
Conclusion
Parent-reported factors provide predictive accuracy for academic achievement.
Supporting Evidence
- Twenty predictors were identified, with four being strong predictors.
- 12 predictors explained 17-24% of score variance.
- Parental report can be used to create a summary index for predicting early academic achievement.
Takeaway
This study created a tool that helps doctors find out which young kids might struggle in school by asking their parents some questions.
Methodology
The study used literature review and data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 Child Files to identify predictors of academic achievement.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in parental reporting and the selection of predictors.
Limitations
The study does not establish causality and may not account for all relevant risk factors.
Participant Demographics
Children aged two, primarily from households with married parents, with a diverse racial/ethnic background.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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