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Directions for Administration and Scoring PAF Test of Single Word Reading The PAF Test of Single Word Reading, combined with a sample of oral reading from the PAF readers, can be used for placement of new students. It assesses a student’s ability to read words in isolation. The ability to read single words automatically is crucial for maximizing comprehension. The test provides an opportunity to show quantitative growth in reading from year-to-year. It offers an alternative assessment tool for students who cannot yet read the uncontrolled text on standardized reading tests. This test supplements the Proficiency Tests found in the PAF handbook, which provide more detailed and qualitative reading evaluations. The PAF Test of Single Word Reading consists of 240 words divided into twelve subtests based on the phonetic patterns in the PAF sequence. There are two forms, Form A and Form B. If you are using the test to assess progress, it should not be given more than three times a year. The same form should not be administered consecutively. Progress is demonstrated by a student reading more words accurately and automatically from one administration to the next. If a student reads a section with 90% accuracy and automaticity, the section does not have to be re-administered. ADMINISTRATION The test is administered to each student individually. 1. Give the student a Student Copy and a large index card to help keep his place. Tell the student: Most of the words you are going to read are real but the words in the boxes are nonsense words. Read across the page and then go to the next line. Keep reading until I tell you to stop. 2. Record the student’s performance on the Examiner’s Copy as she reads each word aloud. Mark one check over each word read automatically or immediately self corrected. Mark two checks over each word decoded (sounded-out) accurately. Circle the words read incorrectly, not attempted, or not read correctly in 5 seconds. If read incorrectly, write student’s response.
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Directions for Administration and ScoringPAF Test of Single Word Reading
The PAF Test of Single Word Reading, combined with a sample of oral reading from the PAF readers, can be used for placement of new students. It assesses a student’s ability to read words in isolation. The ability to read single words automatically is crucial for maximizing comprehension. The test provides an opportunity to show quantitative growth in reading from year-to-year. It offers an alternative assessment tool for students who cannot yet read the uncontrolled text on standardized reading tests. This test supplements the Proficiency Tests found in the PAF handbook, which provide more detailed and qualitative reading evaluations.
The PAF Test of Single Word Reading consists of 240 words divided into twelve subtests based on the phonetic patterns in the PAF sequence.
There are two forms, Form A and Form B. If you are using the test to assess progress, it should not be given more than three times a year. The same form should not be administered consecutively. Progress is demonstrated by a student reading more words accurately and automatically from one administration to the next. If a student reads a section with 90% accuracy and automaticity, the section does not have to be re-administered.
ADMINISTRATION
The test is administered to each student individually. 1. Give the student a Student Copy and a large index card to help keep his place. Tell the student:
Most of the words you are going to read are real but the words in the boxes are nonsense words. Read across the page and then go to the next line. Keep reading until I tell you to stop.
2. Record the student’s performance on the Examiner’s Copy as she reads each word aloud.
Mark one check over each word read automatically or immediately self corrected. Mark two checks over each word decoded (sounded-out) accurately.
Circle the words read incorrectly, not attempted, or not read correctly in 5 seconds. If read incorrectly, write student’s response.
PAF Reading Series Merrill Readers
Book 2 - Fun in the Sun
Book 1 - Pals
5%
8%
2%
Book 4 - Camp Hilltop
Book 3 - Let’s Go
16%
39%
Book 6 - Are We There Yet?
Book 5 - Stand by Me
61%
84%
Book 8 - To come
Book 7 - To come
100%Book H - Break Through
Book G - Take Flight
Monitoring Student Progress
The following chart indicates the percent of words that a student can be expected to read after the completion of each reader in the PAF Reading Series or each Merrill Reader.
* The PAF Test of Single Word Reading is part of the Preventing Academic Failure program by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman.
** Enter this number in Table 1 on the Summary Sheet.
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Student Name
Examiner
Grade
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Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
1. Short Vowels in CVC WordsThrough Level 55
lap dugwin pot fed
had bunzip log yet
wax tubkit job beg
yat sutvix gop jep
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
3. One Syllable Root Words with SuffixesThrough Level 129
landed inchesyanked quickest buzzed
freshest thickerspelled swinging thankful
printing endlessbrushes blinked blender
helpless strongestcrunched scratched stressful
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
2. Short Vowels with Digraphs & BlendsThrough Level 129
song quiltsoft drank blond
tusk spendraft twist trunk
self freshfifth swing branch
hink crandfust glomp smest
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
4. Two Syllable Root Words - VCCV/VCVThrough Level 113
absent husbandeven gallon pretend
happen bucketmoment silent cabin
timid habitplastic helmet student
solo fossilsplendid canyon frequent
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Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
5. Silent E in One Syllable WordsThrough Level 139
wade polemile rule eve
blaze zonequite cube these
flake drovestripe flute theme
bame grokeshide vume plete
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
7. R-Controlled Vowels in One Syllable WordsThrough Level 181
yarn verbborn hurl firm
starch nervestork blur chirp
scarf sternporch curve squirt
karm verstzort snurd dirk
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
6. Long Vowels in One Syllable WordsThrough Level 152
aim frydeep clay each
loaf steamown bowl greet
waist crowsleeve spray throat
gly fainchay sneat yoast
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
8. Long Vowels & R-Controlled SyllablesThrough Level 181
border thirteengarlic elbow corner
beneath perhapsexcuse cocoa compete
disturb harvestraisin orbit rotate
umpire ozonedelay reserve volume
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* Enter this number in Table 1 on the Summary Sheet.
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
9. Special Syllable Endings - VCCCVThrough Level 166
able twinklebugle concrete ostrich
kettle sparklesteeple empty increase
sniffle cradlebuckle complain partner
gargle drizzletrample athlete extreme
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
11. Vowel TeamsThrough Level 208
weight shawlsteak bruise woolen
avoid faucetdrowsy meadow mighty
harpoon researchdiscount destroy curfew
statue ceilingcoupon awful relieve
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
10. Silent Letters, Soft C & Soft GThrough Level 206
gem knownglance wreath guide
ledge numbcider listen knuckle
stingy wriggledecide whether whistle
damage honoraccept plumber disguise
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
12. Multisyllable Root WordsThrough Level 215
signature presidentdefinition citizen conclusion
possession photographdiscovery authentic departure
estimate balconypermanent literature avenue
advantage minimumhemisphere embroideryatmosphere
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FORM A - Examiner Copy
* The PAF Test of Single Word Reading is part of the Preventing Academic Failure program by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman.
** Enter this number in Table 1 on the Summary Sheet.
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Date
Student Name
Examiner
Grade
PAF Test of Single Word Reading*FORM B - Examiner Copy
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
1. Short Vowels in CVC Words Through Level 55
pal hugkit rob yes
mad cubquit box den
wax funbig pot let
wat zumbix jop yeb
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
3. One Syllable Root Words with SuffixesThrough Level 129
chunked smartestsinging branded blinker
pinches blendedfizzed dresser printer
quicker grandesthandful splashed drenched
ended thanklessspilled stretched scratched
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
2. Short Vowels with Digraphs & BlendsThrough Level 129
long meltgift crank blend
desk champlent grill chunk
shelf brushwith swung brunch
tink dranghust fromp glank
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly**
4. Two Syllable Root Words - VCCV/VCVThrough Level 113
napkin belongdefend exit beyond
dentist humanpocket menu begin
contest limitpuppet lemon minus
chapter hotelenter relax seven
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Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
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5. Silent E in One Syllable WordsThrough Level 139
wave rolepile use here
flame brokequite cube these
plane closeshine flute eve
drame grodefripe dume blete
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
7. R-Controlled Vowels in One Syllable WordsThrough Level 181
barn termfork burn sir
starve servestorm curly bird
shark sternnorth purse shirt
blarm perstvort snurd zirk
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
6. Long Vowels in One Syllable WordsThrough Level 152
bait goattry throw peach
chair growbright shown sweet
gray coastthigh three stream
shay smoatbly tain yeat
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
8. Long Vowels & R-Controlled SyllablesThrough Level 181
combine personbarber subway charcoal
promote disturbsupport contain meanwhile
entire thirteenarcade shadow below
excuse deserveplatform fifteen reason
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* Enter this number in Table 1 on the Summary Sheet.
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
9. Special Syllable Endings - VCCCVThrough Level 166
table bundlechuckle complete extra
settle junglesizzle angry children
ruffle steeplestaple substract athlete
bugle titlesprinkle hundred monster
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
11. Vowel TeamsThrough Level 208
wooden showeryouth employ piece
shampoo bounceargue voice yearn
chew threwjuicy lawyer weather
fruit swearcruise sausage weight
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
10. Silent Letters, Soft C & Soft GThrough Level 206
huge rangefancy wrench guard
badge advicecenter soften glisten
margin limbcancel kneel honor
manage hourexcept guest wrinkle
Words Recognized +
Words Decoded =
Total Words Read Correctly x 5 =
% of Words Read Correctly*
12. Multisyllable Root WordsThrough Level 215
adventure constitutionenjoyment discussion certainly
mountain autographdetective manufacture departure
vacation advantageexcellent alphabet confusion
pollution televisionsignature decision substitute
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FORM B - Examiner Copy
Raw Scores
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Percent of Words Recognized
# of Words Decoded
Percent of Words Decoded
# of Words Read Correctly
Percent of Words Read Correctly
Use the Conversion Chart to convert the totals above to percentages
Enter percentages in Table 2 on the Summary Sheet.
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Summary SheetPAF Test of Single Word Reading
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Subtests
1. Short Vowels in CVC Words
3. One-Syllable Root Words with Suffixes
5. Silent E in One Syllable Words
7. R-Controlled Vowels in One Syllable Words
9. Special Syllable Endings - VCCCV
11. Vowel Teams
Percent of Words Decoded
2. Short Vowels with Digraphs & Blends
4. Two Syllable Root Words - VCCV/VCV
6. Long Vowels in One Syllable Words
8. Long Vowel & R-Controlled Syllables
10. Silent Letters, Soft C & Soft G
Percent of Words Recongized
12. Multisyllable Root Words - VV
PERCENT OF ALL WORDS READ CORRECTLY
% Words Read Correctly
% Words Read Correctly
% Words Read Correctly
% Words Read Correctly
TABLE 1 Percent of Words Read Correctly by Subtest
TABLE 2 Total Percent of Words Read Correctly
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The Summary Sheet is used to record cumulative data from four separate test administrations.
1. Transfer Percent of Words Read Correctly from each subtest on the Examiner’s Copy to the corresponding subtest in Table 1.
2. Transfer the Percent of Words Recognized, Percent of Words Decoded and Percent of All Words Read Correctly from the bottom of the Raw Scores Chart in the Examiner’s Copy to Table 2.
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