Table 5 Cronbach’s alpha reliabilities for the five domains and 16 subdomains of the EDI
Domains and subdomains | Number of items | Reliability |
|---|---|---|
Physical health and well-being | 13 | 0.74 |
Gross and fine motor skills | 5 | 0.84 |
Physical readiness for school day | 4 | 0.77 |
Physical independence | 4 | 0.42 |
Social competence | 26 | 0.96 |
Responsibility and respect | 8 | 0.91 |
Approaches to learning | 9 | 0.93 |
Overall social competence | 5 | 0.86 |
Readiness to explore new things | 4 | 0.91 |
Emotional maturity | 30 | 0.93 |
Prosocial and helping behavior | 8 | 0.94 |
Hyperactivity and inattention | 7 | 0.92 |
Anxious and fearful behavior | 8 | 0.85 |
Aggressive behavior | 7 | 0.93 |
Language and cognitive development | 26 | 0.93 |
Basic numeracy skills | 7 | 0.82 |
Advanced literacy skills | 6 | 0.83 |
Interest in literacy numeracy and memory | 5 | 0.81 |
Basic literacy skills | 8 | 0.84 |
Communication skills and general knowledge | 8 | 0.92 |