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Predictive Validity of the Matrix Analogies Test-Short Form

Achilles N. Bardos is Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Northern Colorado.

Peter N. Prewett

Peter N. Prewett is School Psychologist, Columbus, Ohio Public Schools.

This study examined the predictive validity of the Matrix Analogies Test Short Form (MAT-SF), a recently available nonverbal test of cognitive ability, with the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS). There were no significant differences, as expected, between the CTBS composite scores but the MAT-SF score was found to be significantly lower than all of the CTBS composite scores. This finding is similar to ones reported in the literature with other academic tests for samples of regular education children. The MAT-SF correlated significantly with all areas of the CTBS composite and spelling scores. The findings of this study and suggestions for the use of the MAT-SF as a screening instrument in the assessment of exceptional children are discussed.

Assessment for Effective Intervention, Vol. 16, No. 2-3, 101-106 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/153450849101600304


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