WHAT This test measures the recognition of words out of context.
Generally,proficient readers read as accurately both in and out of context. This testconsists of 13 graded word lists from preprimer to eleventh grade. The wordswithin each list are of about equal difficulty.
WHY Weak readers overrely on context and recognize words in context moreeasily than out of context.
HOW Begin with a list two or three sets below the student’s grade level andcontinue until the student makes three or more errors in a list. Present theStudent Material word list to the student. Use a paper to cover word lists notbeing read. Mark errors on the Record form by crossing out each missed word.Mispronunciations can be written down next to the word.When the teacher says “next”, the student should move the paper down and readthe next word. Encourage the student to read words that he or she does notknow so that you can identify the techniques used for word identification. Waitno longer than five seconds before moving on to the next word.
WHAT IT MEANS Each list completed by the student can be scored as shownbelow
1 error Independent Level
2 errors Instructional Level
3 errors Frustration Level
Student Reading Level = The student’s reading level is the last grade-levelword list in which the student reads eight or more words correctly.
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