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  • Educational Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Early identification of emergent literacy difficulties is vital for academic success.
  • Group-administered screening tools are cost-effective but scarce in Portugal.
  • A validated screening tool is needed for Portuguese-speaking children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychometric properties (difficulty, reliability, validity) of a group emergent literacy screening test.
  • To adapt and validate a screening tool for Portuguese preschool and early primary school children.
  • To provide a cost-effective method for identifying children at risk for literacy challenges.

Main Methods:

  • The study utilized a group emergent literacy screening test comprising phonological awareness, vocabulary, and concepts of print tasks.
  • The sample included 1379 children from pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade.
  • Rasch modeling and correlational analyses were employed to assess psychometric properties and validity.

Main Results:

  • Rasch model analysis indicated suitable task difficulty for kindergarteners, with variability for pre-K and first graders.
  • Reliability was adequate for tasks with appropriate difficulty levels.
  • Screening test scores showed strong correlations with established measures of literacy and academic achievement.

Conclusions:

  • The emergent literacy screening test is a valid and reliable tool for Portuguese-speaking children.
  • The test can be effectively used in group settings for early identification of literacy risks.
  • This validated tool supports both educational practice and research in emergent literacy.