Test of Written Spelling – 5 (TWS–5) |
Assessment Area |
English-Spelling
|
Year level |
2-10 |
NZ origin? |
No , from the USA |
Standardised? |
Yes , 2013 |
Administration to individual or group? |
Group |
What does it assess? |
The ability to spell words with predictable and less predictable sound-word patterns |
Purpose |
To identify students whose scores are significantly below those of their peers and who might need interventions designed to improve spelling proficiency, and to document overall progress.
|
Validity |
Items have been tested for validity. |
Reliability |
Good evidence of test reliability. |
What measures does it give? |
Standard scores, percentiles, spelling ages and grade equivalents |
How long does it take to administer? |
Untimed, 20 minutes |
How much training is needed? |
No information available. |
Scoring and data analysis |
No information available. |
Does it provide 'what next' strategies? |
No |
Is it available in te reo Maori? |
No |
Cost? |
Sample costs September 2017:
Complete starter kit $290 |
Author, date of publication and publisher |
Larson, Hammill & Moats 2013
Pro-Ed, USA |
Availability |
Available from NZCER. |
Further Information |
The test is administered using a dictated word format. The TWS–4 now has two alternate or equivalent forms (A and B), which make it more useful in test-teach-test situations. The TWS–4 was developed after a review of 2,000 spelling rules. The words to be spelled are drawn from 10 basal spelling programs and popular graded word lists. |