The Boehm Test of Basic Concepts and the Gates-MacGinitie Readiness Skills test were compared on predicting reading achievement in Grades 1 and 4. Both tests were significant predictors of achievement in both grades. These findings show that the Boehm test has utility as a predictor of reading achievement and as a practical alternative to readiness tests.
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