Description
Compare supplied parent and teacher ratings on a shared bounded scale.
Developmental research records separate actual observations, coder presence, task versions, response states, caregiver reports and exposure counts. Calendar age differs from developmental status, while a symbol match or parent-teacher rating gap is only a recorded comparison. Pseudonyms and supplied source labels do not themselves protect identity or validate evidence.
Compare supplied parent and teacher ratings on a shared bounded scale.
When to use this tool
Use Parent Teacher Rating Difference when you already have parentRating, teacherRating, scaleMinimum, scaleMaximum and need to compare supplied parent and teacher ratings on a shared bounded scale.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter parentRating, teacherRating, scaleMinimum, scaleMaximum. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read parentMinusTeacher, equalRatings. Inspect equalRatings before interpreting the associated values.
Require scaleMinimum<scaleMaximum and both ratings within the endpoints; return parent-teacher and exact equality.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| parentRating | Parent Rating | Required. Finite number. |
| teacherRating | Teacher Rating | Required. Finite number. |
| scaleMinimum | Scale Minimum | Required. Finite number. |
| scaleMaximum | Scale Maximum | Required. Finite number. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| parentMinusTeacher | Signed difference on the same supplied bounded scale; not a clinical or rater-validity finding. | Required. Finite number. |
| equalRatings | Equal Ratings | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"parentRating": 4,
"teacherRating": 2,
"scaleMinimum": 1,
"scaleMaximum": 5
},
"output": {
"parentMinusTeacher": 2,
"equalRatings": false
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- The scale basis and comparable constructs are assumed. No rater validity, disagreement cause, child diagnosis or appropriate support is established.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use the complete study or assessment method, observation records and context for developmental interpretation. Review task adaptations, reporter perspectives and data protection together; local counts, time gaps and status labels do not establish ability, diagnosis or suitable support.
References
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