introducing woodcock-muñoz language survey revised edition
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Introducing
Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey
Revised Edition
• Interpretation
Training Topics
• Scoring the WMLS-R
• Administration
• Technical Qualities
• Overview
Richard W. Woodcock
Ana F. Muñoz-Sandoval
Mary L. Ruef
Criselda G. Alvarado
Authors
• Test Book
• Comprehensive Manual
• Audio CD
• Scoring Software
• Test Record with Dictation Worksheet
Components
Overview
• Determine English and/or Spanish language proficiency Oral language dominance of bilingual
individuals Eligibility for bilingual education or ESL services Eligibility for gifted and talented programs Readiness for English-only instruction
• Monitor growth in language ability (English/Spanish)
• Assist in educational planning
• Evaluate program effectiveness
Uses
• Broad English Ability–Total (all 7 tests)
35–45 minutes
• Applied Language Proficiency (4 tests)
15–20 minutes
• Oral Language (2 tests)
7–10 minutes
Administration Times
Technical Qualities
Validity Evidence
Content Coverage
• Each test has items at all levels of difficulty to ensure coverage of the full range of the underlying ability.
• Emphasis on the cluster level for interpretation improves content validity of broad ability measures.
TestCurricular AreaNarrow Ability
Test 1: Picture Vocabulary
Oral Expression Language development Lexical knowledge
Test 2: Verbal Analogies Receptive-Expressive Vocabulary Expressive vocabulary Lexical knowledge Language development Induction Sequential reasoning
Test 3: Letter-Word Identification
Reading Reading decoding
Test 4: Dictation Spelling Spelling abilityWriting Skills Language development English usage
Test 5: Understanding Directions
Listening Comprehension Listening ability Language development
Test 6: Story Recall Oral Expression Language development Listening ability Meaningful memory
Test 7: Passage Comprehension
Reading Reading comprehension Verbal (printed) language comprehension
Administration
English Forms
Organization
Spanish Form
Organization
General Guidelines for Administration
• Arrange the setting
• Establish rapport
• Record identifying information
• Complete Language Exposure Information and Language Use Questionnaire on Test Record
• Strive for exact and brisk administration
Recommended seating arrangement for administering the test.
Seating Arrangement for Primary Examiner
Recommended seating arrangement when using primary/ancillary examiner team approach.
Seating Arrangement for Primary/Ancillary
Examiner
Test Record
Identifying Information
General Guidelines for Administration
• Use suggested starting points
• Know basal/ceiling rules
• Do not penalize for mispronunciations due to articulation errors, variations in dialect, or regional speech differences
Consult Chapters 3 and 4 of the WMLS-R Comprehensive Manual for detailed instructions on administration.
Suggested Starting Points
• Located behind tabs in Test Book
• Use estimated ability
Basal/Ceiling Example
• Test backward by complete pagesª to establish basal.
• Test forward by complete pagesª until 6 highest items administered are incorrect to establish ceiling.
ªTest by complete pages if items are visible on examinee’s page.
Basal/Ceiling Example
• If the examinee does not correctly answer 6 items, then Item 1 serves as the basal.
• After 6 consecutive incorrect responses, the ceiling is established.
Note: No items are visible on subject’s page so the “test by complete page rule” does not apply.
Test 1: Picture VocabularyVocabulario sobre dibujos
An oral language test that measures language development and lexical knowledge
• Start: Use suggested starting points
• Basal: 6 consecutive lowest-numbered correct
• Ceiling: 6 consecutive highest-numbered incorrect
• Test by complete pages
Aquí se ve el dibujo de un pájaro (señale) y el dibujo de una flor (señale). Señala (señale) la flor.
Here is a picture of a car (point) and a picture of a dog (point). Put your finger on the car.
Test 1: Picture VocabularyVocabulario sobre dibujos
Basal/Ceiling Exercise
Test 1: Picture Vocabulary
Basal: 6 lowest correct
Ceiling: 6 highest incorrect
• Has a basal been established?
• Has a ceiling been established?
Test 2: Verbal AnalogiesAnalogías verbales
An oral language test that measures the ability to reason using lexical knowledge
• Start: Administer sample items then select appropriate starting point
• Basal: 6 consecutive lowest-numbered correct
• Ceiling: 6 consecutive highest-numbered incorrect
• Accept responses that differ only in verb tense or number as correct, unless otherwise specified
Test 2: Verbal AnalogiesAnalogías verbales
Point to the first item on subject’s page and say: Finish what I say—a fish swims, a bird…(pause expectantly).
fish…swims bird…
Sample Items
A. Error or No Response
Say: A fish swims; a bird flies. Now try it again. Repeat sample item a maximum of three times until subject gives correct answer.
Señale el primer item en la página del sujeto y diga: Completa [complete] lo que yo diga – uno es a dos…como tres es a…(haga una pausa y mire al sujeto).
Uno…dos tres…
A reading test that measures letter and word identification skills
• Start: Use suggested starting points
• Basal: 6 consecutive lowest-numbered correct
• Ceiling: 6 consecutive highest-numbered incorrect
• Test by complete pages
• Words must be read smoothly to receive credit
Test 3: Letter-Word IdentificationIdentificación de letras y palabras
Deslice la mano por la página del sujeto y diga: Señala [señale] con el dedo la letra “H”.
Run your hand over subject’s page and say: Point to the letter on this page.
M
2 H
9
Test 3: Letter-Word IdentificationIdentificación de letras y palabras
Scoring the WMLS-R
WMLS-R Scoring and Reporting Program
• Included with WMLS-R test kit
• Generates all scores and profiles
• Provides a Standard Report (English only)
• Provides a Parent Report (English or Spanish)
• Provides a Group Average Report
Standard Report
Available in English
Table of Scores: English
Standard Report
English Language Proficiency
Excerpt of Narrative and Summary
Levels of Cognitive-Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)
A two-test cluster that provides a brief measure of listening and speaking skills, including language development and verbal reasoning.
• Picture Vocabulary
• Verbal Analogies
Discuss results for student in Grade 2.9.
Oral LanguageLenguaje oral
Test/CLUSTER Raw GE EASY DIFF RPI PR SS (68% Band) CALP
ORAL LANGUAGE –- 3.0 1.7 4.7 91 / 90 52 101 (97-104) 4
Picture Vocabulary 29 2.3 K.9 3.8 85 / 90 40 96 (92-101) –
Verbal Analogies 18 3.8 2.4 5.9 95 / 90 67 107 (101-112) –