Which statement correctly describes the age ranges for both PDMS-2 and MAP?

Which statement correctly describes the age ranges for both PDMS-2 and MAP?

• A. PDMS-2 screens birth-5.11y; MAP screens 2.9y-5.8y
• B. PDMS-2 screens 2.9y-5.8y; MAP screens birth-5.11y
• C. PDMS-2 screens 0-6y; MAP screens 0-6y
• D. PDMS-2 screens birth-3y; MAP screens 3-6y

Answer: (A)

The key idea is knowing the exact administration ages for each test. PDMS-2 is designed for children from birth up to 5 years 11 months (birth through just before age 6). MAP is intended for preschoolers within about 2 years 9 months up to 5 years 8 months. So saying PDMS-2 screens birth-5.11y and MAP screens 2.9y-5.8y matches the published ranges. The other options misstate these limits, such as implying PDMS-2 goes to 6 years or that MAP starts at birth or extends beyond 5.8 years.

The key idea is knowing the exact administration ages for each test. PDMS-2 is designed for children from birth up to 5 years 11 months (birth through just before age 6). MAP is intended for preschoolers within about 2 years 9 months up to 5 years 8 months. So saying PDMS-2 screens birth-5.11y and MAP screens 2.9y-5.8y matches the published ranges. The other options misstate these limits, such as implying PDMS-2 goes to 6 years or that MAP starts at birth or extends beyond 5.8 years.