TRADOC Evaluation - Basic Skills Education Program. Phase I, BSEP I. Revised
Abstract
BSEP I, consisting of instruction in literacy and English-as-a-Second Language(ESL), was created as an on-duty remedial education program during initial entry training for Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve personnel on active duty for initial entry training. The program consisted of: counseling/diagnostic testing; instruction in reading and arithmetic (BSEP I- Literacy); and instruction in English-as-a-Second Language (BSEP I-ESL). The reading and arithmetic components were targeted at enlistees who scored less than 19 on the SelectABLE test--roughly reflecting a grade level (GL) of approximately the 5th grade--and those who scored less than 70 on the English Comprehension Level Test--reflecting a probable difficulty in communicating in English. The following are among the conclusions of this study: (1) Less than 10% of BSEP I eligibles are from mental categories I and II of the AFQT; (2) SelectABLE is a resonable valid predictor of difficulty with reading/math during initial entry training; (3) The SelectABLE score of 19 did not identify all those who may need BSEP I instruction; and (4) BSEP-I-ESL is an effective preparation for initial entry training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 11, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA086798
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Training and Doctrine Command