Research shows, the KABC-II is a culturally fair cognitive ability
test for all the children you serve.
The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (KABC-II)
is designed to minimize verbal instructions and responses. This gives you in-depth
data with less "filtering" due to language.
Backed by extensive research, KABC-II test items
contain little cultural content, so children of diverse backgrounds are assessed
more fairly. As a result, you can be confident you are getting a true picture
of a child’s abilities—even when language difficulties or cultural differences
might affect test scores.
Read what the research studies have
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Benefits
- A dual theoretical foundation—using the Luria neuropsychological model and
the Cattell/Horn/Carroll (CHC) approach—helps you obtain the data you need
for each individual you test
- An Optional Knowledge/Crystallized Ability scale,
so you can use one test with all children
- An expanded age range for ages 3 to 18 that allows you to use one test for
preschool, elementary, and high school children
- Full conorming with the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Second Edition
(KTEA-II), for in-depth ability/achievement comparisons
Dual theoretical model gives you options
With the KABC-II, you can choose the Cattell-Horn-Carroll model for children
from a mainstream cultural and language background. Or if Crystallized Ability
would not be a fair indicator of the child’s cognitive ability, you may choose
the Luria model which excludes verbal ability. Administer the same subtests
on four or five ability scales. Then, interpret the results based on your chosen
model. Either approach gives you a global score that is highly valid and that
shows small differences between ethnic groups in comparison with other comprehensive
ability batteries. In addition, a nonverbal option allows you to assess a child
whose verbal skills are significantly limited. A range of scales and subtests
gives you a detailed picture of cognitive ability.
Helps answer the referral question
The KABC-II helps you get the information you need to answer questions such
as, "Why is this student not performing like other children?" and “What can
we do to help?” The KABC-II approach provides insights into how a child receives
and processes information, helping you pinpoint cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Additionally, fully normed and validated supplemental subtests are offered
to allow hypothesis testing. And when an ability/achievement comparison is
needed, the KABC-II is fully conormed with the Kaufman Test of Educational
Achievement, Second Edition (KTEA-II).
Fun to take, easy to administer
Best of all, children enjoy the tasks that make up the KABC-II! Because
most subtests engage children by using novel and colorful stimuli or manipulatives,
it’s easy to administer the test battery. Examinees focus easily on the activities,
so you know results reflect their best efforts. And that means more efficient
testing and more accurate, useful data.
Do you test examinees who speak both Spanish and English?
Although the Knowledge/Crystallized Ability subtests must be administered
in English, correct responses in other languages are given credit. The KABC-II
provides correct Spanish-language responses and teaching text on the easels
and record form. This makes scoring easier and more accurate.
KABC-II Resource Center
The KABC-II
Resource Center is designed to help you stay current with the
latest updates and news, and to gather your feedback on products and services
related to the KABC-II. Visit
the resource center to see how we support the
professionals who use the KABC-II in their practices.
Score tests easily and accurately with the ASSIST™
Quick
and accurate, the ASSIST software program makes scoring and reporting even
simpler with four analysis options, including:
- Score summary
- Scale profile
- Achievement/ability comparison
- Additional diagnostic information for hypothesis generation
How Do I Learn More about the KABC-II?
- Contact your Measurement Consultant - our Measurement Consultants are experts in the field of cognitive assessments.
- Read the research - there's a growing body of evidence to support the reduction of test score differences among ethnic groups.
- Visit the KABC-II product
pages and online store at the main Pearson Assessments/AGS Web site
