HTKS-Kids: A tablet-based measure of self-regulation to equitably assess preschoolers

By Cameron, C. E., Starke, K. S., McClelland, M. M., & Kwan, T.

Published January 11, 2024

Executive Summary

Researchers developed and pilot-tested a game-based executive functioning task within Cognitive ToyBox, called HTKS-Kids, of the HTKS behavioral self-regulation assessment. Children (n=74) played HTKS-Kids with their teachers at preschool, completed the HTKS individually with researchers; teachers also rated children on classroom self-regulation. Researchers found race-based differences in teacher ratings, but not HTKS-Kids or HTKS.

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