How-To Guide: Effects of Maturation on ELOM 4&5 Total and Domain Scores

The ‘Maturation Effect’ is defined as a change in test performance attributable to ageing, independent of participation in an early learning programme. Researchers and practitioners can use this information to make informed decisions about the practical implications of their findings.

Authors: Prof. Andrew Dawes (University of Cape Town), Junita Henry (DataDrive2030)

Published: August 2023

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The Using Data to Drive Change How-To Guides offer direction for ELOM users on a range of topics from field work planning and monitoring to how to interpret and use ELOM data. All How-To Guides in the series can be used independently of each other.