This study investigated the stability of psycho metric classifications as reflected by perfunctory reevaluations. Surprisingly, over 40% of a sample of 410 routine psychoeducational reaissessments of students in special education programs resulted in categorical changes. Students from educable mentally retarded classes were the most likely to be reclassified. Test data and rationale for observed changes are presented.
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