Standardization of the “Test for diagnosing general learning ability in children aged 6-7 years” (author U.V. Ulyenkova, modification by N.Yu. Boryakova)

<p><strong>Context and relevance.</strong> The article presents the results of the application and standardization of the test "Methodology for diagnosing the general learning ability in children aged 6-7 years" (author U.V. Ulenkova, modified by N.Y. Boryakova), which allows us to identify the qualitative characteristics and disadvantages of the components of emerging learning activities. In addition, the technique serves the purposes of identifying children at "risk group" in terms of educational difficulties, as well as the purposes of differential diagnosis when distinguishing between similar conditions (mental retardation, intellectual disabilities). The methodology has been modified in terms of the criterion-evaluation apparatus. The tasks of the methodology and the assessment system have been digitized, which simplifies its use in working with children, reduces research time and facilitates the processing of the data obtained. <strong>Objective.</strong> Check the modified version of the methodology for validity, reliability and determine statistical norms. <strong>Hypothesis.</strong> The modified version of the methodology will correspond to the psychometric properties of a high-quality diagnostic tool, will be valid and reliable. <strong>Methods and materials.</strong> The standardization sample consisted of 1701 children aged 6-7 years from 72 to 95 months (M = 84.79 months; SD = 5.76 months). The factor structure of the questionnaire was checked using bifacial analysis, reliability using the alpha Cronbach and omega MacDonald coefficients, differential validity using the Mann-Whitney U criterion, external validity using the Spearman correlation coefficient and using the additional "Raven Color Progressive Matrices" technique. <strong>Results.</strong> In this format, the "Methodology for diagnosing the general learning ability in children aged 6-7" underwent a standardization procedure, as a result of which good external and differential validity was determined, high reliability was proved, norms for the development of the general learning ability of children aged 6-7 were determined, as well as qualitative characteristics of its motivational, target, operational and regulatory components. <strong>Conclusions. </strong>The results of the study suggest that a modified version of the methodology can be used by psychologists for scientific and practical purposes to support the educational process.</p>