TX-KEA: Why do some TX-KEA assessments appear overly challenging for kindergartners?

 Answer

The Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment encompasses a variety of skills. It includes measures with items that extend beyond the Kindergarten TEKS to gauge what students know. Validated sensitive items offer insights into students' diverse abilities, enabling informed instructional decisions that cater to the broad spectrum of developmental levels. This data supports differentiated instruction for both remediation and enrichment.

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