Pearson - Clinical and Talent Assessment - Australia and New Zealand

The second edition of the Expressive Vocabulary Test (EVT–2), often used in conjunction with the PPVT–4, offers an unbeatable system for comparing receptive and expressive vocabulary. Both instruments meet the needs of both general- and special-education professionals for vocabulary and language assessment, progress measurement, and reading attainment.

Several significant enhancements have been made in this first revision of the EVT:

⇒ Two parallel forms, each with 190 items
⇒ Stimulus questions included for more precise administration
⇒ More up-to-date, realistic art used, offering an exceptional balance of sex and race/ethnicity
⇒ Growth scale values (GSVs) added, a new metric for easily measuring progress over time
⇒ Larger easel format used (8.5 x 11 inches)
⇒ Modernised core vocabulary
⇒ Enhanced technology options enhanced for faster administration, scoring, and reporting

Scores and Interpretation

The PPVT–4 and EVT–2 are normed on the same sample, making direct comparison of these two scales possible.

Scoring and Reporting

All-new ASSIST™ scoring and reporting software, offers fast, flexible, and accurate scoring and reporting. Available in single-user and client server formats, this tool now features:

• New design and layout
• Ability to enter by item scores or by raw scores
• More individual and group-reporting options
• Easier data entry for unlimited students
• Embedded evidence-based interventions for individual, small group, or classroom use

Individual Reports

• Score Summary includes the individual’s current scores, a narrative report, and a separate Suggested Interventions Report.
• Diagnostic Analysis presents item-level performance classified by part of speech.
• Progress Report tracks repeat administrations and helps you monitor an individual’s improvement over time using the new Growth Scale Value (GSV).
• Receptive-Expressive Comparison Report compares the student’s receptive and expressive vocabulary when you are administering both the EVT™-2 and PPVT™-4 tests and analyzes item performance in multiple ways to enhance intervention.

Group Reports

• Score Summary includes a list of individuals’ scores, the group’s average scores, and narrative text.
• Diagnostic Analysis includes a Suggested Interventions Report that presents interventions tied to the group’s item and category-level performance.
• Single-Group Progress Report and Multiple-Groups Progress Report allow you to compare results over time for institutions, grades, or ages; focus on subsets of students or special groups of examinees, such as English Language Learners (ELL); and tailor reports to meet building, institution, or federal reporting requirements

Foster growth in language and literacy for all ages

Addressing the need for research-based vocabulary intervention