The Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC), which is sold by Pearson, aims to measure adaptive behaviors, problem behaviors, and individual thoughts and feelings. It contains multiple evaluation forms: Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) and the Student Observation System (SOS) to be completed by a teacher; Parent Rating Scales (PRS), the Parenting Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ), and the Structured Developmental History (SDH) to be completed by a parent, and the Self-Report of Personality (SRP) to be completed by the student. Each form can be completed separately or in combination.
Content
Adaptive behaviors, problem behaviors, thoughts & feelings
Administration Information
Pearson Qualification Level B required for purchase
Access and Use
Prices vary--pricing guide can be found here:
https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Profess…
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Psychometrics
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DiStefano, C., Greer, F. W., & Dowdy, E. (2019). Examining the BASC-3 BESS Parent Form–Preschool using Rasch methodology. Assessment, 26(6), 1162-1175. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191117723112
Dowdy, E., DiStefano, C., Greer, F., Moore, S., & Pompey, K. (2019). Examining the Latent Structure of the BASC-3 BESS Parent Preschool Form. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 37(2), 181-193. https://doi.org/10.1177/0734282917739109
Edyburn, K. L., Dowdy, E., DiStefano, C., Bertone, A., & Greer, F. (2020). Measurement invariance of the English and Spanish BASC-3 behavioral and emotional screening system parent preschool forms. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 51, 307-316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2019.12.002
Lewis, C. A., & Myers, C. L. (2020). The consistency of preschool teacher ratings on the Behavior Assessment System for Children-3 and the Caregiver-Teacher Report Form. Contemporary School Psychology, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-020-00276-y