Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales – 2nd Edition (PKBS-2)

The Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales-Second Edition (PKBS-2) is a behavior rating scale designed for use with children ages 3 through 6 years. This unique behavior rating scale is easy to use, very practical, and based on a solid foundation of research. With 76 items on two separate scales, it provides an integrated and functional appraisal of the social skills and problem behaviors of young children. The scales can be completed by a variety of behavioral informants, such as parents, teachers, and other caregivers.Separate score conversion tables are available for home-based and school-based raters. Completion of the rating form takes about 12 minutes. The Social Skills scale includes 34 items on 3 sub scales: Social Cooperation, Social Interaction, and Social Independence. The Problem Behavior scale includes 42 items on 2 sub scales: Externalizing Problems and Internalizing Problems. In addition, 5 supplementary problem behavior sub scales are available for optional use.