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EuleApp©: a computerized adaptive assessment tool for early literacy skills.

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This study validates EuLeApp©, an adaptive digital tool for assessing early literacy skills in young children. The reliable assessment supports individualized learning opportunities before school entry.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Educational Technology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Early literacy assessment is vital for academic success and school readiness.
  • Limited availability of effective tools hinders early identification of literacy needs.
  • Digital tools offer potential for enhanced and accessible early literacy assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the psychometric properties, specifically reliability and concurrent validity, of the adaptive digital assessment tool EuLeApp©.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of EuLeApp© in assessing a range of early literacy skills.
  • To explore the potential of digital adaptive testing in early childhood education.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) based on Item Response Theory (IRT) with 307 German kindergarten children (mean age 64 months).
  • Employed an automatic item selection procedure using difficulty and discrimination parameters for a 183-item pool.
  • Applied the 4-parameter Logistic (4PL) model for precise ability estimation.

Main Results:

  • The 4-parameter Logistic (4PL) model demonstrated the best fit for adaptive assessment.
  • EuLeApp© showed high precision in estimating children's early literacy abilities.
  • The study confirmed the reliability and concurrent validity of the digital assessment tool.

Conclusions:

  • EuLeApp© is a viable digital tool for assessing early literacy skills in young children.
  • The assessment provides a foundation for individualized and adaptable learning opportunities.
  • This technology can be integrated into daily routines in daycare centers to support early literacy development.