Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children: Second Edition (KABC-2)

Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children: Second Edition (KABC-2) Kaufman & Nadeen L. Kaufman

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  Ages: 3–18
  
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  Average Administration Time: 25 to 55 minutes (core battery, Luria model), 35 to 70 minutes (core battery, CHC model)
  
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  Scores/Interpretation: Age-based standard scores, age equivalents, and percentile ranks

A culturally fair ability test for all the children you serve .

An individually administered measure of cognitive ability.

Benefits

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  A dual theoretical foundation—using the Luria neuropsychological model and the Cattell/Horn/Carroll (CHC) approach—helps you obtain the data you need for each individual you test
  
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  An Optional Knowledge/Crystallized Ability scale, so you can use one test with all children
  
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  An expanded age range for ages 3 to 18 that allows you to use one test for preschool, elementary, and high school children
  
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  Full conorming with the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Second Edition (KTEA-II), for in-depth ability/achievement comparisons

The choice is yours

The new Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (KABC-II) now has a broader theoretical base, making it the instrument of choice for all cognitive assessment applications. Extensively redesigned and updated, this test provides detailed, accurate information and unprecedented flexibility. Like the original K-ABC, the second edition more fairly assesses children of different backgrounds and with diverse problems, with small score differences between ethnic groups.

A test of exceptional cultural fairness

KABC-II subtests are designed to minimize verbal instructions and responses. This gives you in-depth data with less \”filtering\” due to language.

Also, test items contain little cultural content, so children of diverse backgrounds are assessed more fairly. You can be confident you\’re getting a true picture of a child\’s abilities—even when language difficulties or cultural differences might affect test scores.

Dual theoretical model gives you options

With the KABC-II, you can choose the Cattell-Horn-Carroll model for children from a mainstream cultural and language background. Or if Crystallized Ability would not be a fair indicator of the child\’s cognitive ability, you may choose the Luria model which excludes verbal ability. Administer the same subtests on four or five ability scales. Then, interpret the results based on your chosen model. Either approach gives you a global score that is highly valid and that shows small differences between ethnic groups in comparison with other comprehensive ability batteries. In addition, a nonverbal option allows you to assess a child whose verbal skills are significantly limited.

KABC-II scales and their subtests include:

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  Simultaneous/Gv – Triangles – Face Recognition – Pattern Reasoning (ages 5 and 6) – Block Counting – Story Completion (ages 5 and 6) – Conceptual Thinking – Rover – Gestalt Closure
  
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  Sequential/ Gsm – Word Order – Number Recall – Hand Movements
  
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  Planning/Gf – Pattern Reasoning (ages 7–18) – Story Completion (ages 7–18)
  
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  Learning/Gf – Atlantis – Atlantis Delayed – Rebus – Rebus Delayed
  
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  Knowledge/Gc included in the CHC model only – Riddles – Expressive Vocabulary – Verbal Knowledge

Helps answer the referral question

The KABC-II helps you get the information you need to answer questions such as, \”Why is this student not performing like other children?\” and “What can we do to help?” The KABC-II approach provides insights into how a child receives and processes information, helping you pinpoint cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, fully normed and validated supplemental subtests are offered to allow hypothesis testing. And when an ability/achievement comparison is needed, the KABC-II is fully conormed with the a Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Second Edition (KTEA-II).

Fun to take, easy to administer

Best of all, children enjoy the tasks that make up the KABC-II! Because most subtests engage children by using novel and colorful stimuli or manipulatives, it\’s easy to administer the test battery. Examinees focus easily on the activities, so you know results reflect their best efforts. And that means more efficient testing and more accurate, useful data.

Do you test bilingual examinees who speak both Spanish and English?

Although the Knowledge/Crystallized Ability subtests must be administered in English, correct responses in other languages are given credit. The KABC-II provides correct Spanish-language responses and teaching text on the easels and record form. This makes scoring easier and more accurate.

Score tests easily and accurately with the ASSIST™

Quick and accurate, this software program makes scoring and reporting even simpler with four analysis options, including:

– Score summary – Scale profile – Achievement/ability comparison – Additional diagnostic information for hypothesis generation

Available for Windows and Macintosh.