Table 1 The five developmental domains of the EDI, the number of items in each domain, and the subdomains comprising each domain
Domains | Subdomains | Example of items |
|---|---|---|
Physical health and well-being (# items: 13) | Physical readiness for school day | Over or underdressed for school activities |
Physical independence | is independent in washroom habits | |
Gross and fine motor skills | ability to manipulate objects | |
Social competence (# items: 26) | Overall social competence | Is able to play with various children; |
Responsibility and respect | follows rules and instructions | |
Approaches to learning | listens attentively | |
Readiness to explore new things | is eager to play with a new toy/game | |
Emotional maturity (# items: 30) | Prosocial and helpful behaviour | Will try to help someone who has been hurt |
Anxious and fearful behavior | is upset when left by a parent/guardian | |
Aggressive behaviour | gets into physical fights | |
Hyperactive and inattentive behavior | can't sit still, is restless | |
Language and cognitive development (# items: 26) | Basic literacy | Is ale to attach sounds to letters |
Interest in literacy/numeracy and memory | is able to remember things easily | |
Advanced literacy | is able to read simple/complex words | |
Basic numeracy | is able to count to 20 | |
Communication skills and general knowledge (# items: 8) | Communication skills and general knowledge | Ability to tell a story; ability to take part in imaginative play |