Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge Revised (TBCK-R)
Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge Revised Version
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The Test of Basic Concepts Knowledge is a screening test which assesses learners’ knowledge of the following 6 conceptual systems:- colour, shape, size, position, number and letter.
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It was designed to assess learners’ preparedness for formal school learning in Grade 1 at the start of the year, however could also be used to reassess the development of their conceptual understanding at the end of the year.
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Some validity data on the test has found it to be a predictor of scholastic performance for Grade 1 learners (Benjamin, 2009a, 2009b, 2011, 2016). Click here for more information.
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The test has thus far mainly been used to test learners in their mother tongue.
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The test also has a fine motor score scale that can be derived from the work done during the test.
