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The Monster in the Classroom: Assessing Language to Inform Instruction
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Goodwin, Amanda P.; Petscher, Yaacov; Jones, Sara; McFadden, Sara; Reynolds, Dan; Lantos, Tess – Reading Teacher, 2020
The authors describe Monster, P.I., which is an app-based, gamified assessment that measures language skills (knowledge of morphology, vocabulary, and syntax) of students in grades 5-8 and provides teachers with interpretable score reports to drive instruction that improves vocabulary, reading, and writing ability. Specifically, the authors…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Handheld Devices, Language Maintenance, Language Tests
Comprehension Testing: Functions and Procedures.
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Wulz, S. Vanost – Reading Teacher, 1979
Understanding the purposes of different types of testing is essential if test results are to be interpreted properly. (DD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Tests, Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests
The Performance of Learning (Reading) Disabled Children on a Test of Spoken Language
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Newcomer, Phyllis L.; Magee, Patricia – Reading Teacher, 1977
Children with learning disabilities tend to score below the mean on measures of oral language, but not all do. (HOD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Language Skills, Language Tests
Test Review: The Spanish Oral Reading Test.
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Walker, James – Reading Teacher, 1984
Concludes that the Spanish Oral Reading Test can be a useful tool for teachers who need to estimate the reading levels of immigrant children. (FL)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Individual Testing
Test Review: Preschool Language Assessment Instrument (PLAI).
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James, Sharon L. – Reading Teacher, 1986
Concludes that the PLAI is a unique test that can be very useful in assessing children's ability to deal with the language of instruction. (FL)
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Language Tests, Preschool Education
Concepts about Print in English and Other Languages.
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Clay, Marie M. – Reading Teacher, 1989
Describes the Concepts About Print test (CAP), a test designed to examine young children's knowledge of written language. Discusses variations of the CAP for other languages, including Spanish, Walpiri (an Australian aboriginal language), and Braille. (MM)
Descriptors: Attention, Braille, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries