Wednesday, March 3, 2010

I think I'm getting the hang of it FINALLY!!!!!!

I have completed three tests. The first one was hard--I tested my four year old granddaughter, even though I had practiced on my daughter I didn't feel that I was organized. The second student I tested was a fourth grade male--it was a little bit easier and went a little smoother. I just completed the third test on a first grade female and it went really well. What I am really concerned about is that all of the children were really well behaved and attentive. I don't think it will be so simple with a student that has some discipline difficulties. The subtest that is the most difficult for me are the pseudowords--I did not learn to read phonetically and I really don't know if they are saying them wrong or right. I did record their answers, but it is still difficult for me to decide if they are wrong or right. Anyone have any suggests on scoring this subtest? I have only completed the raw score--I am going to TRY to score these three test this weekend. Is anyone else finished with the scoring and is it difficult or easy compared to the testing?
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  1. ScarletMarch 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Glenna,

    You may want to use the cassette or CD that came with the test kit. It provides pronounciations for each of the pseudowords. Don't feel bad, the publisher would have never gone to the trouble of making a pronounciation CD if there weren't A LOT of people having difficulty with the words! You might try a taping device that will record the student responses and you can review them after the testing session and asign a 0 or 1. Just a thought.

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  2. Amy Egger PerezMarch 4, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Definitely use the cassette, it is very helpful on the correct pronunciation of all the words.

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  3. Poignant PonderingsMarch 4, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    One thing at a time! Once you get used to the test, then worry about kids that aren't overly cooperative!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    I did record the students on the recorder--thank heavens!! But I am using the school WIAT--III and cannot find the cassette or CD to listen to the pseudowords. My daughter and I are going to listen to the recorder this weekend. Just like everything else, the more I practice the easier it will get. Everyone have a great spring break!! :)

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