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Psychometric Properties of the Texas Primary Reading Inventory for Early Reading Screening in Kindergarten

University of Georgia

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	Abstract

This study investigated the psychometric properties of the kindergarten Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI; Texas Education Agency and the University of Texas System, 2004–2006) Mid-Year screeners with a sample of 180 students. The TPRI screeners were designed to determine which students are not at risk for later reading failure. Results indicated adequate internal consistency reliability and concurrent and predictive validity for screening purposes. Classification validity analyses indicated low false negative rates and high negative predictive power but substantial false positive rates and low positive predictive power. The TPRI Mid-Year screeners were found to be adequate instruments for identifying students who are unlikely in need of further assessment. Recommendations are provided for using the TPRI within a response-to-intervention or other prevention-based service delivery model.

First published on November 18, 2008, doi:10.1177/1534508408326205

Assessment for Effective Intervention 2009;35:45.

A more recent version of this article appeared on December 1, 2009


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