A quick and easy assessment of word recognition skills to enable a broad estimate of a child’s reading achievement. It should be used in conjunction with other reading assessments. There is a reasonable correlation between word recognition scores and reading comprehension.
Available from NZCER – Registration required
This is an individually administered, untimed measure consisting of 110 selected words in isolation printed in differing sizes of type and graded in order of difficulty. The stimulus words are presented on a card from which the student reads orally, pronouncing each word until 10 consecutive words are read incorrectly.
Used in conjunction with other reading information, the Burt Word Reading Test should allow teachers to form a broad estimate of a child's reading achievement to aid decisions about appropriate teaching and reading materials, instructional groupings, etc. In addition, the Burt Word Reading Test should prove useful as an indicator of possible wider reading problems.
Takes around 5 minutes per student.
There is a reasonable correlation between word recognition scores and reading comprehension.
There is evidence of test/retest reliability.
The test was revised and standardised for use in New Zealand in 1981. Can be used from Year 2 to 9.
Gives only a broad indication of the reading level of the child, as it's only a word reading test. Useful for deciding where to start testing on PM Benchmark, Probe etc. Can also give information about the types of errors students make when word reading - eg confusing letters, confusing similar words. Can also give insights into reading behaviours - eg speed, perseverence, concentration, word attack skills.
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