{"product_id":"lights-retention-scale-fifth-edition-lrs-5","title":"Light's Retention Scale - Fifth Edition (LRS-5)","description":"\u003ch6\u003e#CompleteKit\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges: 6 through 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting Time: 10 to 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdministration: Individual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCriterion-referenced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA User qualification code classifies all tests. This test requires QUALIFICATION LEVEL B.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Light's Retention Scale updates a classic tool designed by a school psychologist with more than 30 years in practice. This 5th edition is based on more than 300 research studies on the factors influencing academic achievement and success, and on the impact and effectiveness of school grade retention. These studies are discussed in the Manual, along with a review of the influence of federal and state education legislation on the factors relating to academic progress and retention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn analysis of the relevant research studies led to formulation of 19 categories representing factors to consider in making the retention decision. They include intellectual skills, number of schools attended, age, English-language status, participation of parents in school-related activities, preschool experience, student's motivation, attendance, emotional disorders, and conduct patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew category: Ability to focus and concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipal's Guide included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew interpretation guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated scoring procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes: Manual, 25 English Record Forms, 25 English Parent Guides, and Principal's Guide to Grade Retention and Promotion. Spanish Forms and Guides are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA central principle of professional test use is that individuals should use only those tests for which they have the appropriate training and expertise. For more information on professional testing practices and qualification levels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Light's Retention Scale - Fifth Edition (LRS-5)\" href=\"https:\/\/ganderpublishing.com\/pages\/lights-retention-scale-fifth-edition-lrs-5-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e#EnglishRecordingForms\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack of 25 English Scoring Forms for Light's Retention Scale - Fifth Edition (LRS-5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gander Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Complete Kit","offer_id":67820426133672,"sku":"4045565","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Parent Guides","offer_id":67820426166440,"sku":"4045625","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"English Recording Forms","offer_id":67820426199208,"sku":"4045595","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School Administrator's Kit","offer_id":67820426231976,"sku":"4045715","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish Parent Guides","offer_id":67820426264744,"sku":"4045685","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2447\/9656\/files\/4045565_lights-retention-scale-fifth-edition-lrs-6.png?v=1793926607","url":"https:\/\/maxstar.shop\/products\/lights-retention-scale-fifth-edition-lrs-5","provider":"Montvale Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}