Predictive Strength of Math Screening across English Language Proficiency Scores in Third to Eighth Grade
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| Title: | Predictive Strength of Math Screening across English Language Proficiency Scores in Third to Eighth Grade |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Garret J. Hall (ORCID |
| Source: | Learning Disabilities Research & Practice. 2025 40(2):71-85. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education Early Childhood Education Grade 3 Primary Education Grade 4 Intermediate Grades Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 |
| Descriptors: | Screening Tests, Mathematics Tests, Achievement Tests, Mathematics Achievement, Language Proficiency, Predictive Validity, English Learners, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Spanish, Summative Evaluation |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Measures of Academic Progress |
| DOI: | 10.1177/09388982241309118 |
| ISSN: | 0938-8982 1540-5826 |
| Abstract: | Using data from students in Grades 3-8 in school years 2018-2019 (N = 1,871) and 2021-2022 (N = 1,740), we examined the strength of fall math screening using Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for predicting end-of-year state math assessment performance levels and whether this prediction varied across English language proficiency (ELP). In addition, we examined whether differential predictive strength varied across screenings using English or Spanish MAP math (2018-2019 only). MAP math was similarly predictive across the ELP continuum (odds ratios between 6 and 15; log-odds between 1.5 and 2.5). However, in 2018-2019, there was more variation in screening prediction across ELP for students assessed using the English MAP math compared to Spanish MAP math. For 2021-2022, there was little evidence of differential screening prediction across ELP. Our findings suggest that MAP math is moderately predictive across ELP and school years. We discuss limitations, future directions, and implications for research and practice. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1469552 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Using data from students in Grades 3-8 in school years 2018-2019 (N = 1,871) and 2021-2022 (N = 1,740), we examined the strength of fall math screening using Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for predicting end-of-year state math assessment performance levels and whether this prediction varied across English language proficiency (ELP). In addition, we examined whether differential predictive strength varied across screenings using English or Spanish MAP math (2018-2019 only). MAP math was similarly predictive across the ELP continuum (odds ratios between 6 and 15; log-odds between 1.5 and 2.5). However, in 2018-2019, there was more variation in screening prediction across ELP for students assessed using the English MAP math compared to Spanish MAP math. For 2021-2022, there was little evidence of differential screening prediction across ELP. Our findings suggest that MAP math is moderately predictive across ELP and school years. We discuss limitations, future directions, and implications for research and practice. |
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| ISSN: | 0938-8982 1540-5826 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/09388982241309118 |
