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Relationship of the Gesell Developmental Exam and the Bracken Basic Concept Scale to academic achievement

Abstract The Gesell Developmental Exam (GDE) and the Bracken Basic Concept Scale (BBCS) were administered to 80 graduates of kindergarten. From a stepwise multiple regression analysis the BBCS accounted for the greatest amount of variance in Arithmetic (31%), Reading (25%), and Spelling (36%) scores from the Wide Range Achievement Test—Revised (WRAT-R). The GDE accounted for an insignificant portion of the variance over the BBCS (2%). If the goal is to predict achievement from a current estimate of readiness, the BBCS may be a better choice for preschool personnel.

R. Steve McCallum | R. S. McCallum | Anne G. Sterner

[1] Alexander J. Popovics. Total and Component Actuarial Scores of the Gesell Copy Form Test as Predictors of Achievement, Intelligence, and Creativity Measures , 1982 .