Linder, E. A. (1990). Learning disabled college students: A psychological assessment of scholastic aptitude (Publication No. 9010730) [Doctoral dissertation, Texas Tech University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. https://www.proquest.com/docview/303831059

Dissertation
Linder, E. A. (1990). Learning disabled college students: A psychological assessment of scholastic aptitude (Publication No. 9010730) [Doctoral dissertation, Texas Tech University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global. https://www.proquest.com/docview/303831059

Notes

Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX); ProQuest document ID: 303831059

Tags

College entrance test; Extended time; Learning disabilities; No disability; Postsecondary

URL

https://www.proquest.com/docview/303831059

Summary

Accommodation

The tests were given under two conditions: Timed and Untimed.

Participants

A total of 100 college age students with and without LD participated: 47 females, 53 males.

Dependent Variable

Two tests were used: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Nelson-Denny Reading Test (1981 edition).

Findings

Results indicated that there was no significant difference in the SAT-General Test scores between ability groups. However, testing condition had a significant effect on test performance for both ability groups on the Nelson-Denny Reading Test.