Understanding the ITBS Reading Tests
PRIMARY READING PROFILE FOR JESSE REDDICK Iowa Tests of Basic Skills® (ITBS®) A student's ability to read is related to success in many areas of school work. This Reading Profile combines information from the reading and reading-related skills measured by various tests in the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills ®.
Tests
SS
Vocabulary
183
48
Word Analysis
169
31
Spelling
196
74
Listening
151
5
Reading Comprehension
163
18
READING PROFILE TOTAL
172
26
High 99
NATIONAL PERCENTILE RANK (NPR)
10
25
50
75
90
1101120082 C/ 9 04/2016 04/08 2005 4
Grade: 3
The Word Analysis test measures a student's awareness of sound-to-symbol relationships that play an important role in early literacy development. It also tests a student's ability to identify and analyze word parts. Word Analysis is a particularly useful part of the Reading Profile for students whose comprehension-related skills in reading and/or listening are relatively weak.
The Listening test measures many of the same comprehension skills as a reading test, but for spoken rather than written language. These comprehension skills range from understanding factual details in a story to making inferences, predicting outcomes, and understanding sequences or new concepts. The Listening test is an especially useful indicator of comprehension skills for students whose ability to decode written language is limited.
Total Items
No. Att.
%C Stu.
%C Nat.
-20 -10 29
28
Word Analysis Phonological Awareness and Decoding Initial Sounds Medial Sounds Final Sounds
11 4 4 3
11 73 4 75 4 50 3 100
71 2 76 -1 69 -19 69 31
Identifying and Analyzing Word Parts Silent Letters Initial Syllable Final Syllable Suffixes Compound Words
24 4 5 5 5 5
24 50 4 100 5 20 5 40 5 80 5 20
67 71 67 62 67 68
9 8 4 3 4
9 89 8 75 4 75 3 100 4 75
65 73 62 60 73
66
64
The Reading Comprehension test measures the ultimate goal of reading: the understanding of written language in a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Factual details as well as inferences and generalizations based on the readings are tested.
Difference* Student - Nation
Diff.
Vocabulary Vocabulary
Spelling Vowels Consonants Vowel/Consonant Combinations Affixes Correct Spelling
Student ID: Form/Level: Test Date: Norms: Order No.: Page:
The Spelling test measures a student's understanding of how the sounds of spoken English are encoded into written words. Weaknesses in spelling can provide insight into aspects of the reading process that involve word attack skills or the ability to sound out and comprehend unfamiliar words.
The shaded portion above highlights the student's overall reading performance.
Tests and Skills
Reddick, Jesse 3rd Grade Thrive Heart To Home 573009 Bju Press Testing B8268
The Vocabulary test measures knowledge of words important in the comprehension of all kinds of reading materials. This test is also the best single measure of general verbal ability in the entire test battery. Vocabulary development contributes to a student's understanding of spoken and written language encountered both in and out of school.
Reading Profile Summary Low NPR 1
Student: Class: Building: System:
0
10
Tests and Skills
2
* A plus (+) or minus (-) sign in the difference graph indicates that the bar extends beyond +/- 20.
No. Att.
%C Stu.
%C Nat.
20
+ +
Difference* Student - Nation
Diff.
-20 -10 Listening Literal Comprehension Literal Meaning Following Directions Visual Relationships Sustained Listening
-17 29 -47 -22 13 -48 -
Total Items
Inferential Comprehension Inferential Meaning Concept Development Predicting Outcomes Sequential Relationships Reading Comprehension Factual Understanding Inference and Interpretation Analysis and Generalization
0
-24 -31 -17 11 -45 -
16 4 4 3 5
16 50 4 50 4 50 3 100 5 20
74 81 67 89 65
15 4 3 3 5
15 4 3 3 5
33 0 67 67 20
65 -32 53 -53 75 -8 71 -4 65 -45 -
16 14 7
16 14 7
38 36 29
63 -25 58 -22 53 -24 -
+
24 2 13 40 2
+
No. Att. = Number Attempted
%C = Percent Correct
For assistance with score interpretation, please contact BJU Press Testing at 800.845.5731
10
20
Understanding the ITBS Primary Reading Profile The Primary Reading Profile, available at Levels 5 through 9, combines information from all of the literacy-related tests into a single report. Overall test scores, as well as skill scores in Vocabulary, Word Analysis, and Listening, are presented on the Levels 5 through 9 profiles. At Levels 6 through 9, Reading test scores are included, and Spelling scores are included at Levels 7 through 9.
Vocabulary The Vocabulary test assesses students’ breadth of vocabulary and is a useful indicator of overall verbal ability. At Levels 5 and 6, the focus is on listening vocabulary. Students hear a word, sometimes used in a sentence, and they choose one of three pictures. Levels 7 and 8 measure reading vocabulary. A picture or written word is followed by a set of written responses. Beginning at Level 9, each question presents a word in the context of a short phrase or sentence. Students select the answer that has the same meaning as the target word. At all levels, words tested represent general vocabulary rather than the specialized vocabulary used in subject-matter areas.
Word Analysis Available at Levels 5 through 9, the Word Analysis test assesses students’ phonological awareness and understanding of word parts. At Levels 5 and 6, the focus is on letter identification and letter-sound relationships. All responses are letters or pictures at Level 5, while Level 6 introduces some word responses. Levels 7 through 9 also include basic letter-sound questions, but more complex wordbuilding tasks involving affixes and compound words are introduced at these levels, as well.
Spelling Available at Levels 7–9, Spelling is reported both as a separate score and as part of the Language score. Levels 7–8 ask students to identify words with substitution and omission errors. Level 9 adds words with extra or reversed letters, as well as an option to choose “No Mistakes.”
Listening Available at Levels 5 through 9, the Listening test contains short scenarios followed by comprehension questions, all presented orally. The test not only measures literal understanding, such as how well students follow directions or visualize objects, but
also the ability to make inferences, understand concepts and sequences, and predict outcomes.
Reading Comprehension The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills assess students’ capabilities at all stages of their development as readers. At Level 6 the Reading test measures students’ abilities to read words in isolation and to use context and picture cues for word identification. There are also sentence comprehension and story comprehension questions. The tests at Levels 7 and 8 include a variety of reading tasks. Students answer questions about a picture that tells a story. They also demonstrate their comprehension of sentences and stories. Beginning with Level 9, the test consists of reading passages of varying length and difficulty. There is at least one narrative, one poem, and one passage each about science and social studies. Fiction, folktales, essays, biographical sketches, “how-to” pieces, editorials, and expository nonfiction round out the selections. Some passages are excerpts from previously published works, while others have been commissioned for The Iowa Tests. Test items assess three types of understanding. Factual questions tap students’ literal understanding of what is stated in the text. Inferential/interpretive questions require students to read between the lines to demonstrate their understanding of what is implied. Analysis and generalization questions require students to “step back from” the text to generalize about a passage’s main points or ideas or to analyze aspects of the author’s viewpoint or use of language.
Interpreting Score Graphs National Percentile Ranks (NPR) are graphed on the upper display with confidence bands to show where a student's score would likely fall if tested again. The white star represents the student's actual score from this particular session. Difference Bars on the lower display reflect how much a student's score differs from the national average. Below average appears to the left of the center line, while above average scores appear to the right of the center line. If a student's score matches the national average, no band will appear. - Reproduced by permission from The Riverside Publishing Company’s 2006 Education Assessment Catalog. All rights reserved.
Tests
SS
Vocabulary
183
48
Word Analysis
169
31
Spelling
196
74
Listening
151
5
Reading Comprehension
163
18
READING PROFILE TOTAL
172
26
High 99
NATIONAL PERCENTILE RANK (NPR)
10
25
50
75
90
1101120082 C/ 9 04/2016 04/08 2005 4
Grade: 3
The Word Analysis test measures a student's awareness of sound-to-symbol relationships that play an important role in early literacy development. It also tests a student's ability to identify and analyze word parts. Word Analysis is a particularly useful part of the Reading Profile for students whose comprehension-related skills in reading and/or listening are relatively weak.
The Listening test measures many of the same comprehension skills as a reading test, but for spoken rather than written language. These comprehension skills range from understanding factual details in a story to making inferences, predicting outcomes, and understanding sequences or new concepts. The Listening test is an especially useful indicator of comprehension skills for students whose ability to decode written language is limited.
Total Items
No. Att.
%C Stu.
%C Nat.
-20 -10 29
28
Word Analysis Phonological Awareness and Decoding Initial Sounds Medial Sounds Final Sounds
11 4 4 3
11 73 4 75 4 50 3 100
71 2 76 -1 69 -19 69 31
Identifying and Analyzing Word Parts Silent Letters Initial Syllable Final Syllable Suffixes Compound Words
24 4 5 5 5 5
24 50 4 100 5 20 5 40 5 80 5 20
67 71 67 62 67 68
9 8 4 3 4
9 89 8 75 4 75 3 100 4 75
65 73 62 60 73
66
64
The Reading Comprehension test measures the ultimate goal of reading: the understanding of written language in a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Factual details as well as inferences and generalizations based on the readings are tested.
Difference* Student - Nation
Diff.
Vocabulary Vocabulary
Spelling Vowels Consonants Vowel/Consonant Combinations Affixes Correct Spelling
Student ID: Form/Level: Test Date: Norms: Order No.: Page:
The Spelling test measures a student's understanding of how the sounds of spoken English are encoded into written words. Weaknesses in spelling can provide insight into aspects of the reading process that involve word attack skills or the ability to sound out and comprehend unfamiliar words.
The shaded portion above highlights the student's overall reading performance.
Tests and Skills
Reddick, Jesse 3rd Grade Thrive Heart To Home 573009 Bju Press Testing B8268
The Vocabulary test measures knowledge of words important in the comprehension of all kinds of reading materials. This test is also the best single measure of general verbal ability in the entire test battery. Vocabulary development contributes to a student's understanding of spoken and written language encountered both in and out of school.
Reading Profile Summary Low NPR 1
Student: Class: Building: System:
0
10
Tests and Skills
2
* A plus (+) or minus (-) sign in the difference graph indicates that the bar extends beyond +/- 20.
No. Att.
%C Stu.
%C Nat.
20
+ +
Difference* Student - Nation
Diff.
-20 -10 Listening Literal Comprehension Literal Meaning Following Directions Visual Relationships Sustained Listening
-17 29 -47 -22 13 -48 -
Total Items
Inferential Comprehension Inferential Meaning Concept Development Predicting Outcomes Sequential Relationships Reading Comprehension Factual Understanding Inference and Interpretation Analysis and Generalization
0
-24 -31 -17 11 -45 -
16 4 4 3 5
16 50 4 50 4 50 3 100 5 20
74 81 67 89 65
15 4 3 3 5
15 4 3 3 5
33 0 67 67 20
65 -32 53 -53 75 -8 71 -4 65 -45 -
16 14 7
16 14 7
38 36 29
63 -25 58 -22 53 -24 -
+
24 2 13 40 2
+
No. Att. = Number Attempted
%C = Percent Correct
For assistance with score interpretation, please contact BJU Press Testing at 800.845.5731
10
20
Understanding the ITBS Primary Reading Profile The Primary Reading Profile, available at Levels 5 through 9, combines information from all of the literacy-related tests into a single report. Overall test scores, as well as skill scores in Vocabulary, Word Analysis, and Listening, are presented on the Levels 5 through 9 profiles. At Levels 6 through 9, Reading test scores are included, and Spelling scores are included at Levels 7 through 9.
Vocabulary The Vocabulary test assesses students’ breadth of vocabulary and is a useful indicator of overall verbal ability. At Levels 5 and 6, the focus is on listening vocabulary. Students hear a word, sometimes used in a sentence, and they choose one of three pictures. Levels 7 and 8 measure reading vocabulary. A picture or written word is followed by a set of written responses. Beginning at Level 9, each question presents a word in the context of a short phrase or sentence. Students select the answer that has the same meaning as the target word. At all levels, words tested represent general vocabulary rather than the specialized vocabulary used in subject-matter areas.
Word Analysis Available at Levels 5 through 9, the Word Analysis test assesses students’ phonological awareness and understanding of word parts. At Levels 5 and 6, the focus is on letter identification and letter-sound relationships. All responses are letters or pictures at Level 5, while Level 6 introduces some word responses. Levels 7 through 9 also include basic letter-sound questions, but more complex wordbuilding tasks involving affixes and compound words are introduced at these levels, as well.
Spelling Available at Levels 7–9, Spelling is reported both as a separate score and as part of the Language score. Levels 7–8 ask students to identify words with substitution and omission errors. Level 9 adds words with extra or reversed letters, as well as an option to choose “No Mistakes.”
Listening Available at Levels 5 through 9, the Listening test contains short scenarios followed by comprehension questions, all presented orally. The test not only measures literal understanding, such as how well students follow directions or visualize objects, but
also the ability to make inferences, understand concepts and sequences, and predict outcomes.
Reading Comprehension The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills assess students’ capabilities at all stages of their development as readers. At Level 6 the Reading test measures students’ abilities to read words in isolation and to use context and picture cues for word identification. There are also sentence comprehension and story comprehension questions. The tests at Levels 7 and 8 include a variety of reading tasks. Students answer questions about a picture that tells a story. They also demonstrate their comprehension of sentences and stories. Beginning with Level 9, the test consists of reading passages of varying length and difficulty. There is at least one narrative, one poem, and one passage each about science and social studies. Fiction, folktales, essays, biographical sketches, “how-to” pieces, editorials, and expository nonfiction round out the selections. Some passages are excerpts from previously published works, while others have been commissioned for The Iowa Tests. Test items assess three types of understanding. Factual questions tap students’ literal understanding of what is stated in the text. Inferential/interpretive questions require students to read between the lines to demonstrate their understanding of what is implied. Analysis and generalization questions require students to “step back from” the text to generalize about a passage’s main points or ideas or to analyze aspects of the author’s viewpoint or use of language.
Interpreting Score Graphs National Percentile Ranks (NPR) are graphed on the upper display with confidence bands to show where a student's score would likely fall if tested again. The white star represents the student's actual score from this particular session. Difference Bars on the lower display reflect how much a student's score differs from the national average. Below average appears to the left of the center line, while above average scores appear to the right of the center line. If a student's score matches the national average, no band will appear. - Reproduced by permission from The Riverside Publishing Company’s 2006 Education Assessment Catalog. All rights reserved.
