Jason T. Downer|Leslie M. Booren|Olivia K. Lima|Amy E. Luckner|Robert C. Pianta
The Individualized Classroom Assessment Scoring System (inCLASS): Preliminary reliability and validity of a system for observing preschoolers’ competence in classroom interactions
Institute for Advanced Study|University of Virginia|Institute for Advanced Study|University of Virginia|Augustana University|Augustana College|Northern Illinois University|Institute for Advanced Study|University of Virginia
paper introduces individualized classroom assessment scoring system inclass observation tool targets childrens interactions preschool classrooms teachers peers tasks particular initial evidence reported extent inclass meets following psychometric criteria interrater reliability normal distributions adequate range construct validity criterionrelated validity initial findings suggest inclass potential provide authentic contextualized assessment young childrens classroom behaviors future directions research inclass discussed