| Age Limits |
Children ages 3 through 7 |
| Purpose |
a) to identify those who are significantly
below their peers in the area of writing
b) to identify individual student's
strengths and weaknesses in the area of writing
c) to document student's progress in
written language as a consequence of special intervention programs
d) to serve as a measurement device
in research studies pertaining to the academic achievement of young
children |
| Examiner Qualifications |
Examiner needs to have some formal
training in administering and interpreting assessment instruments.
The procedures listed in the manual are probably all that is required
to ensure a proficient test administration. |
| Administration Time |
Takes approximately 10-30 minutes
depending on the child's age and ability. |
| Normative Information |
Percentiles and Standard Scores |
| Standardization Procedures |
Samples were taken on a random sample
of 1,355 children residing in 20 states. On some variables,
it was possible to compare percentages based on standardization
sample with those of the United States population. |
| Reliability |
.74 through .95, depending on age |
| Validity |
All correlations exceed .40 and are
significant beyond the .01 level. |
Wayne P. Hresko
Copyright 1988 |
Pro. Ed
8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78758 |
University
of Nebraska-Lincoln