Dynamic Assessment: the Spanish Version of the Application of Cognitive Functions Scale

• DOI: 10.1017/sjp.2014.98
• Publication Date: 2014-12-19T11:11:12Z
• Authors: Sara Mata; M. Dolores Calero
• Keywords: Aptitude; Dynamic Assessment

Abstract For the last 30 years, sphere of educational assessment has been giving consideration to methodology that would focus on processes more than final results obtained. Dynamic Assessment appeared within this context, making it possible assess a child’s ability improve certain task after receiving mediated training. One techniques developed learning potential preschoolers is Application Cognitive Functions Scale (ACFS: Lidz & Jepsen, 2003). The objective study was verify criterion validity Spanish version ACFS which applied 87 children in second year preschool, at time index obtained for each child. Two years later, were reassessed with respect intelligence, metacognition and scholastic aptitudes. Results showed presented evidences predictive regarding progression Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test’s (K-BIT: Kauffman, 1994) matrices subtest ( p = .04, η 2 .04) evaluation questionnaire .02, .05). also significant differences between groups visual-perceptive aptitude .01) favor classified as learners.