Prediction of School Readiness and Early Grade Achievement By Classroom Teachers

Abstract

The Hayes Early Identification Listening Response Test (HEILRT) designed to measure school readiness, emphasizes listening comprehension, visual perceptual, and fine motor skills. The HEILRT was administered to kindergarten children in medium-sized groups in 20 minute sessions. The two levels of the test correlated .79 and .83 with the Metropolitan Readiness Test. No significant correlations were obtained btween the HEILRT and demographic indices. The test also correlated highly positive with first and second grade achievement. The major strength of the test is its effectiveness in identifying preschool children who may experience achievement problems in early elementary grades.