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Sixty-four kindergarteners at an international school were screened with DIAL-R (Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of LearningRevised). Genetic variables (sex, race), environmental variables (years in host country, parental educational level, birth order and size of family, bilingualism of child and parents, birthplace, primary language of child and parents), and the interaction of race and primary language of the child were analysed to ascertain their effect on the four DIAL-R scores. Significant differences are discussed and the conclusion is drawn that when using an American normed test with a heterogeneous population, local norms are advisable for correctly interpreting and meeting the needs of young children.

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Screening Kindergarteners at an International School

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