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Scoring
- All tests are scored based on a pass/fail rate except for the written test.
- Scores are converted to grade and age equivalents, grade and age based standard scores, percentile ranks, normal curve equivalents and stanines.
Writing
scores the writing of students name, 18 pass/fail items, and must earn a specified number of subcredits to pass.
assesses students response for certain characteristics i.e. capitalization, correct punctuation.
Description
Peabody Individual Achievement Test Revised-Normative Update (PIAT-R/NU) is an individual measure of academic achievement.
- Oral, multiple choice, and writing format.
- Takes 60-90 minutes to administer the test. Test is not timed.
- Norm referenced
Subtests
- General Information
- Reading Recognition
- Reading Comprehension
- Spelling
- Math
- Writing
Subtests
Purpose
Math
- 100 multiple choice
- matching numbers
- concepts
- facts
- advance concepts (geometry & Trigonometry)
Reading Comprehension
- 81 multiple choice
- understanding what you read
- choosing a correct picture out of 4
General information
- 100 questions
- oral
- Social Studies, Science, Sports, Fine Arts
- Assesses K-12 grades
- Assess student achievement
- To evaluate students referred for special education.
- Progress evaluation
Writing
prewriting and writing skills
student writes a story from a picture prompt
Spelling
- K-12
- distinguish, associate and identify letters and sounds
Reading Recognition
- 100 items
- preschool - high school
- matching letters
- words in isolation
Peabody Individual Achievement Test- Revised-Normative Update