Author - Robert Ramkhalawansingh

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MSCEIT 2: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

MHS is thrilled to announce the release of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition (MSCEIT® 2). The term emotional intelligence (EI) has become a part of our everyday language, with most of us having an intuitive sense of what it means to exhibit EI. However, what many...

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Equity By Design: The Naglieri General Ability Tests

It’s easy to recognize that gifted education programs have the power to change lives. Longitudinal studies have demonstrated that when students with high ability have access to gifted and talented services, many blossom into high-achieving adults, poised to make significant contributions to society1,2. However, the barriers...

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The Link Between Sleep Problems and ADHD

For students, the consequences of sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness are especially problematic. In one study, it was reported that daytime sleepiness, sleep deprivation, and irregular sleep schedules can result in lower grade point averages, increased risk of academic failure, compromised learning, and impaired mood (Hershner & Chervin, 2014). In...

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Making Assessments Fair Using the Principles of Universal Design

What is the Pediatric Performance Validity Test Suite (PdPVTS)?

When a youth undergoes any kind of assessment of their cognitive skills or abilities (e.g., tests of intelligence, tests of achievement, or neuropsychological assessment), they are asked to demonstrate the upper limit of their performance. Such tests are commonly known as maximum...

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