Cynthia S. Puranik|Yaacov Petscher|Christopher J. Lonigan
Dimensionality and reliability of letter writing in 3- to 5-year-old preschool children
University of Pittsburgh|Florida State University|Florida State University
primary purpose study examine dimensionality reliability letter writing skills preschool children aim determining whether sequence existed children learn write letters alphabet additionally examined gender differences development letter writing skills 471 children aged 3 5 years old completed letter writing task results factor analyses indicated letter writing represented unidimensional skill similar research findings development letternames lettersound knowledge varies acquisition findings indicate ability write letters acquired earlier ability write letters although appears approximate sequence easiest difficult letters appears less clear sequence letters middle stages development overall girls higher letter writing scores compared boys gender differences regarding difficulty writing specific letters less conclusive however results indicated controlling ability level girls higher probability writing letter correctly boys implications findings assessment instruction letter writing discussed