Grade 1 | PSYCHOLOGY

Decoding and Spelling Proficiency Test (DSPT-R)

Complete Kit

Revised Edition
Michael Milone, PhD | John Arena, MA
  • Ages 6 - 25 years
  • Testing Time 25-40 minutes
  • Administration Individual
  • Product Code 8537-9 ( MR #053111 )

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Price $155.00

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Reflects the importance of decoding and word recognition to reading!

The Decoding and Spelling Proficiency Test-Revised (DSPT-R) is a test of oral word reading, printed word recognition, and spelling for ages 6 through 25 years. Initially created in 1982 by the late John Arena, founder of Academic Therapy Publications, the test has been updated with contemporary vocabulary and directions for its use as an RTI tool. Designed to be used by diagnosticians, psychologists, and remedial specialists, the DSPT-R provides a detailed profile of critical literacy skills that underlie reading and spelling.
 
The DSPT-R is comprised of four parts, each with 90 items:
  • Part 1: Decoding: The examinee reads aloud a list of words
  • Part 2: Visual Recognition: The examinee identifies correctly spelled words among incorrectly spelled distracters on a page
  • Part 3: Auditory-Visual Recognition: After hearing a word pronounced, the examinee identifies correctly spelled words among incorrectly spelled distracters on a page
  • Part 4: Spelling: The examinee writes words from dictation
 
Each part has two parallel forms that are appropriate for pre- and post-testing. Critical-range testing ensures that only items appropriate for the examinee's ability level are administered.