Title: The Difficult Items in the TGMD-2 and BOT-2 for Taiwanese Preschoolers
Stream: Assessment Theories & Methodologies
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Shu Chu Yang, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Shu Jung Lin, NanHua University, Taiwan
Hsin Ying Chang, National Chiayi University, Taiwan
Abstract:
The main purpose of this research was to determine which items in the TGMD-2 and BOT-2 preschoolers have difficulty with. The methodology consisted of testing and observation. The participants were 40 preschoolers, 20 aged 4–5 and 20 aged 5–6, all of whom completed both of these standardized tests. The findings were as follows: For TGMD-2, In galloping, the 4–5-year-olds lacked a coordinated stride. Over 85 percent of all children were unable to transfer body weight to the front foot. Around 70 percent of the 4–5-year-olds were unable to push a ball with their fingertips, and 65 percent of the 4–5-year-olds were unable to maintain control of a ball for four consecutive bounces without having to move their feet to retrieve it. For BOT-2, all children had difficulty copying a five-pointed star and dribbling a ball with alternating hands. Around 95 percent of the 4–5-year-olds were unable to do the knee push-ups, and 42 percent of them were unable to do sit-ups. It is recommended that preschool teachers should design low structured ball activities, which kids enjoy playing due to the lack of formal instruction. Moreover, instructions and demonstrations should be given in a lively manner, so as to make the activity more appealing. Finally, in light of the difficulties Taiwanese preschoolers have with several of the items (dribbling, dribbling with alternate hands, etc.), we recommend that the scoring criteria be modified based on the results of same tests administered in various countries.
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