Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning™ Fourth Edition (DIAL™-4) is a global screener for assessing large groups of children quickly and efficiently.
Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning | Fourth Edition
DIAL-4
Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning™ Fourth Edition (DIAL™-4) is a global screener for assessing large groups of children quickly and efficiently.
- Age range:
- 2:6–5:11
- Publication date:
- 2011
- Qualification level:
- B
- Completion time:
- 30-45 Minutes
- Scores/Interpretation:
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DIAL-4 provides standard deviation and percentile cutoff points by chronological age at two-month intervals for total and area scores—Motor, Concepts, Language, Self-Help, and Social Development. Percentile ranks and standard scores also are provided.
- Scoring options:
- Q-global® Scoring and Reporting or Manual Scoring
Two pricing options are now available for scoring and reporting on Q-global. In addition to the current per-report price, there is now an unlimited-use scoring and reporting subscription available in one-, three-, and five-year terms. Both pricing options are listed in the pricing section below.
Important note: Each subscription is per user for the DIAL-4 only and will begin on the date of order processing unless otherwise requested.
Building on the effective DIAL-3, the DIAL-4 offers early childhood professionals and administrators further advantages with time-saving testing, easier administration, and enhanced reliability.
Benefits
- Identify children who may need additional assessment at even younger age.
- Screen 5 early childhood areas: Motor, Concepts, Language, Self-help development and Social-emotional development.
- Save time with easy administration and even greater reliability.
- Determine potential for development delays.
- Save more time with Speed DIAL-4, a shortened version appropriate for quick screening in smaller settings such as departments of public health, pediatric offices, health fairs, homes, and classrooms.
Features
DIAL-4 presents stimuli one at a time using a dial, manipulatives and other materials, all of which are included.
- New norms to support updated edition.
- Lowered floor from 3:0 to 2:6.
- New items to measure skills important for predicting academic success.
- Reformatted handbooks and record form for easier administration and scoring.
- Simplified administration instructions and scoring rules to reduce errors.
- Includes manual, operator’s handbooks, one-piece dials, zippered bag for area materials, carrying bag.
Additional Optional Support Tools
- Teacher questionnaire allows for information from multiple sources and teacher feedback.
- Parents questionnaire helps gather information about child’s background and development.
- Optional parent-child activity form suggests activities to help improve child’s skills.
Resources
The following samples and summaries are available for DIAL-4.
Sample Reports
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