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The Professional Standard for School Readiness

Empower your assessment process with the Basic Concepts Skills Screener. Identify critical gaps in conceptual knowledge through a research-based, technology-driven approach developed by clinical experts.

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Basic Concepts Skills Screener Interface

Mastering the Building Blocks

Our assessment targets the specific vocabulary used in classroom instructions and academic curricula to ensure every student is school-ready.

Spatial

Evaluate understanding of position: above, between, under, through, and on.

Quantitative

Assess number concepts: whole, all, empty, most, and never.

Comparative

Identify relationships: tall, thick, sad, and cold.

Temporal

Measure time concepts: first, next, starting, and second.

Spatial Concepts Interface
Spatial Domain
Quantitative Concepts Interface
Quantitative Domain
Comparative Concepts Interface
Comparative Domain
Temporal Concepts Interface
Temporal Domain
BCSS Screening Mode Selection Professional Narrative Report Result

Flexible Screening, Instant Results

Choose the depth of assessment that fits your clinical needs. Whether you need a 5-minute snapshot or a 15-minute deep dive, the BCSS handles the scoring and reporting for you.

Quick Screening 30 Items | ~5 Mins
Full Screening 79 Items | ~15 Mins

Once screening is complete, the app generates a professional narrative report instantly—interpreting accuracy, identifying gaps, and saving you hours of documentation.

✔ Automated Narrative Generation

Video Tutorial About Basic Concepts Skills Screener:

Imagine a screener that generates a comprehensive report of the child's skill for you!

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What do people think of BCSS saying?

This app is great for a baseline screener. I love it for great monitoring tool. The images are clear and the app is intuitive. The simple design is very appropriate and the length of the assessments expected

Jenna Rayburn

“This app is a great way to identify areas where a student is struggling and get ideas goals…I love the color-coded percentage graphs in the report, which are easy to explain parents or other professionals”

Whitney

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“It’s great to help in assessing pre and post therapy or interventions in basic concept skills.”

Lauren Laur

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“Many times, the iPad is just motivating enough to get kids to participate in baseline data collection and data collection for progress monitoring. Working in preschool, I often get students with objectives for following directions and comprehending concepts. This will be a great way for me to track progress this year!”

Jenn Alcorn

Overall, I am loving this! I think this will be a good way to establish a baseline and monitor progress for students who are working on concept goals. The app is super easy to use, I like the straightforwardness of it. No fluff, it gets right to the point.

Jean Wills

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Features

The BCSS is more than an app; it’s a comprehensive tool designed to foster understanding and growth. With a blend of intuitive design and scientific rigor, it provides everything you need to take the right steps toward a child’s educational success. Explore the BCSS and unlock the potential within.

Student Progress Tracking

  • Personalized Profiles: Enter students’ information and monitor their growth seamlessly over time.
  • Color-Coded Insights: View students’ skill levels with intuitive color-coded scores.

Interactive Assessment Experience

  • In-Session Notes: Add valuable observations and notes directly within the assessment.
  • Instant Feedback: Provides automatic feedback to students, fostering continuous learning.

Robust Data Collection and Reporting

  • Concept-Specific Analysis: Collect data by type of concept or age, along with total percent accuracy.
  • Automated Reports: Generate comprehensive reports with collected data automatically integrated into the narrative.
  • Immediate Results Sharing: E-mail and/or print test results instantly after administration.

Comprehensive Testing Options

  • School Readiness Assessment: Tests essential concepts required for academic success.
  • Flexible Screening Modes: Choose between Full Screening for a detailed assessment or Quick Screening for a quick overview.
  • Real-Time Question Tally: Keep track of the number of questions remaining during the session.

User-Friendly Interface

  • Intuitive Design: Designed for ease of use by educators, clinicians, and parents alike.
  • Visual Engagement: Engaging visuals and animations to make the assessment experience enjoyable for children.

Inclusiveness and Accessibility

  • Diverse Concept Coverage: From spatial to quantitative, comparative, and temporal concepts, BCSS offers an all-inclusive evaluation.

The Evidence Behind Basic Concepts Skills Screener:

  • Bracken, B. (2006) Bracken basic concept scale “ third edition receptive: Manual. San Antonio, TX. Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
  • McLaughlin, S. (1998) Introduction to language development. San Diego, CA. Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
  • Ellis, L., Schlaudecker, C., & Regimbal, C. (1995), Effectiveness of a collaborative consultation instruction with kindergarten children. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 26, 69-74.
  • Seifert, H., & Schwarz, I. (1991) Treatment effectiveness of large group basic concept instruction with head start students. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 22, 60-64.

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