Validating the early numeracy teacher rating scale for preschoolers (TRS–EN)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21686154 |
|---|---|
| Authors | T Vessonen (0000-0001-8810-4389, University of Helsinki, corresponding author), Anna Widlund (0000-0001-5563-5044, Åbo Akademi University), Airi Hakkarainen (0000-0001-5199-3493, University of Helsinki), Pirjo Aunio (0000-0002-0901-3874, University of Helsinki) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 205-224 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Early Childhood Education Research Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-293X • E-ISSN: 1752-1807 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1350293x.2022.2081350 |
| OpenAlex | W4281701974 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
The aim of this study was to validate a teacher rating scale (TRS-EN) for assessing early numeracy skills and for identifying mathematically low-performing 3- and 4-year-old children. Fifty-six preschool teachers assessed children’s (3-year-olds = 127; 4-year-olds = 145) numerical relational, counting, and basic arithmetic skills. Construct validity evidence through confirmatory factor analysis supported both unidimensional and three-factor (i.e. numerical relational, counting and basic arithmetic skills) models. Also, TRS-EN demonstrated excellent internal consistency in both age groups. The teacher assessment scores corresponded well with standardized direct early numeracy measures, and predicted children’s early numeracy skills six months later. The results clearly demonstrate that the TRS-EN can be used to assist teachers in assessing early numeracy skills, and help with identifying mathematically low-performing children
Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct validity · Developmental psychology · Early childhood education · Literacy · Numeracy · Pedagogy · Psychometrics · Rating scale · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Mathematics · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |