PKBS–2: Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales 2nd Ed
Behavior rating scale that provides an integrated and functional appraisal of the social skills and problem behaviors of young children
Publisher
ProEd
Age range
3 to 6
Qualification Level
B
Administration Time
12 mins
Full Product Description
The Preschool and Kindergarten Behaviour Scales–Second Edition (PKBS–2) is a behaviour rating scale designed for use with children ages 3 through 6 years. This unique behaviour rating scale is easy to use, very practical, and based on a solid foundation of research. With 76 items on two separate scales, it provides an integrated and functional appraisal of the social skills and problem behaviours of young children. The scales can be completed by a variety of behavioural informants, such as parents, teachers,
and other caregivers.
Separate score conversion tables are available for home–based and school–based raters. Completion of the rating form takes about
12 minutes. The Social Skills scale includes 34 items on 3 subscales: Social Cooperation, Social Interaction, and Social Independence. The Problem Behaviour scale includes 42 items on 2 subscales: Externalizing Problems and Internalizing Problems. In addition, 5 supplementary problem behaviour subscales are available for optional use.
The PKBS–2 was standardized with a nationwide sample of ratings of 3,317 children ages 3 through 6. Ethnicity, socioeconomic status,
and special education classification of the standardization sample are very similar to those characteristics of the U.S. population, based on the 2000
census. Internal consistency reliability ranges from .96 to .97 for the two scale totals and from .81 to .95 for the subscales. A wide variety of reliability and validity evidence in support of the PKBS–2 is included in the Examiner’s Manual.
Kit
PKBS-2: Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales 2nd Ed Kit
QUALIFICATION LEVEL A: There are no special qualifications to purchase these products. QUALIFICATION LEVEL B: Tests may be purchased by individuals with:
A master’s degree in psychology, education, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, or in a field closely related to the intended use of the assessment, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
OR A degree or license to practice in the healthcare or allied healthcare field.
OR Formal, supervised mental health, speech/language, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, and/or educational training specific to assessing children, or in infant and child development, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL C:
Tests with a C qualification require a high level of expertise in test interpretation, and can be purchased by individuals with:
A doctorate degree in psychology, education, or closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the assessment.
OR Licensure or certification to practice in your state in a field related to the purchase.
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