CELF-5 Language Assessment Overview
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How many subtests are there for the CELF-5?

14

What are the subtests used for?

To test expressive and receptive language

What are the ages for the CELF-5?

Ages 5:0 - 21:11

Are the scores norm referenced and criterion referenced?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard deviation and mean for the scaled scores?

<p>Mean 10, SD +/- 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mean and standard deviation for the index scores?

<p>Mean 100, SD +/- 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is this test valid and reliable?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CELF-5?

<p>Assesses student's language performance, determines language contexts, influences eligibility for services, assesses if IEP is required, identifies strengths &amp; weaknesses, tests spoken &amp; written language, collaborates with teachers &amp; specialists, considers cultural &amp; linguistic diversity, includes state regulations &amp; IDEA 2004, and aligns with common core standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stimulus Book 1 is for the ______________ students and stimulus book 2 is for ______________ for the _____________ students.

<p>younger, visual stimuli, older</p> Signup and view all the answers

Record Form 1 for ages _____________ or Record Form 2 for ages __________.

<p>5-8, 9-21</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reading and Writing Supplement 1 for ages ____________ or Reading and Writing Supplement 2 for ages __________.

<p>8-10, 11-21</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examiner's Manual, Chapter 3 for ___________.

<p>administration direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the observational rating score (ORS)?

<p>Documents a student's ability to manage classroom behaviors and interactions, to meet school curriculum objectives, and to follow teacher's instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you use the ORS?

<p>When there is a concern about a student's language performance within the classroom or to identify contexts of reduced performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can the ORS be reviewed?

<p>In conjunction with norm-referenced test results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may complete the ORS?

<p>Parents/caregivers, teachers, and students (12 years or older).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Sentence Comprehension (Receptive) ages 5-8?

<p>To measure the comprehension of grammatical (structural) rules at the sentence level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Sentence Comprehension (Receptive) ages 5-8?

<p>The student points to a picture in the stimulus book that illustrates the orally presented sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basal for Sentence Comprehension (Receptive) ages 5-8?

<p>A perfect score on two consecutive items from the start point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the repetitions allowed for Sentence Comprehension (Receptive) ages 5-8?

<p>One repetition is allowed on request or when the student appears not attentive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Sentence Comprehension (Receptive) ages 5-8?

<p>Discontinue testing after 0 scores on four consecutive items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Word Classes (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>To measure the ability to understand relationships between associated words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Word Classes (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>The student chooses 2 of the 3 or 4 orally-presented words that are related.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Word Classes (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the repetitions allowed for Word Classes (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>One repetition is allowed on request or if the student appears not attentive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Word Classes (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>Discontinue testing after 0 scores on four consecutive items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Following Directions (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>To measure the ability to interpret, recall, and execute oral directions of increasing length and complexity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Following Directions (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>The student points to shapes in the stimulus book in response to oral directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Following Directions (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are repetitions allowed for Following Directions (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Following Directions (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>Discontinue testing after 0 scores on four consecutive items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Purpose of Formulated Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>To measure the ability to formulate semantically and grammatically correct sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Formulated Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>The student formulates a sentence using an orally presented target word or words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Formulated Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the repetitions allowed for Formulated Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>One repetition is allowed on request or if the student appears not attentive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Formulated Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>Discontinue testing after 0 scores on four consecutive items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Recalling Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>To measure the student's ability to recall and reproduce sentence structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Recalling Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>The student repeats orally presented sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Recalling Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are repetitions allowed for Recalling Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Recalling Sentences (Expressive) ages 5-21?

<p>Discontinue testing after 0 scores on four consecutive items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>To measure the ability to interpret factual and inferential information in a paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>The student responds to questions about a paragraph presented orally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the start point for Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>All ages at the age-appropriate Trial Paragraph and Items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the repetitions allowed for Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>No repetitions of the paragraphs are allowed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive) ages 5-21?

<p>Administer ALL items appropriate for the student's age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Word Definitions (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>To measure the ability to define words by describing features and relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Word Definitions (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>The student defines a word presented orally in a sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Word Definitions (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are repetitions allowed for Word Definitions (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Word Definitions (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>Four consecutive 0 scores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Semantic Relationships (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>To measure the ability to interpret sentences that make comparisons, identify direction, time relationships, and use passive voice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for Semantic Relationships (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>The student selects the two correct choices from 4 visually presented options.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there a basal for Semantic Relationships (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are repetitions allowed for Semantic Relationships (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ceiling for Semantic Relationships (Receptive) ages 9-21?

<p>Four consecutive 0 scores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pragmatics Profile ages 5-21 provide?

<p>Information regarding development of verbal and nonverbal social communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the purpose and format of the Reading Comprehension supplemental ages 8-21?

<p>Purpose: To measure interpretation of factual and inferential information. Format: The student answers orally presented questions after reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the purpose and format of the Structured Writing supplemental ages 8-21?

<p>Purpose: To measure construction of written sentences. Format: Each task begins with a story stem and introductory sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the purpose and format of the Pragmatics Activities Checklist supplemental ages 5-21?

<p>Purpose: Provides information on verbal and nonverbal social interactions. Format: A checklist completed by the examiner observing the student.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Core Language Score derived?

<p>By summing the scaled scores from the four CELF-5 tests that best discriminate typical language performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Receptive Language Index measure?

<p>It measures a student's listening and auditory comprehension skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Expressive Language Index measure?

<p>It is an overall measure of a student's expressive language skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Language Content Index measure?

<p>It assesses semantic development and the ability to create meaningfully correct sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Language Structure Index measure?

<p>It is a measure of receptive and expressive components of interpreting and producing sentence structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CELF-5 Overview

  • Contains 14 subtests designed to evaluate expressive and receptive language skills.
  • Intended for individuals aged 5:0 to 21:11, accommodating a wide range of developmental levels.

Scoring System

  • Scores are both norm-referenced and criterion-referenced.
  • Scaled scores have a mean of 10 with a standard deviation of ±3.
  • Index scores have a mean of 100 with a standard deviation of ±15, allowing comparison across age groups.

Validity and Reliability

  • Test is established as valid and reliable, making it an effective tool for assessing language performance.

Assessment Purpose

  • Evaluates a student's overall language abilities and identifies contexts of reduced performance.
  • Influences eligibility for language services and potential IEP requirements.
  • Facilitates collaboration among educators and specialists, considering cultural and linguistic diversity.
  • Aligned with state regulations and Common Core standards.

Subtests Breakdown

  • Stimulus Books: Book 1 for younger students, Book 2 for older students, with visual stimuli for specific tasks.
  • Record Forms: Form 1 for ages 5-8; Form 2 for ages 9-21.
  • Reading and Writing Supplements cater to ages 8-10 and 11-21, respectively.

Observational Rating Scale (ORS)

  • ORS assesses classroom behavior management and interactions essential for achieving curriculum goals.
  • Recommended when there is an observed concern in a student's language performance within the classroom.
  • Can be reviewed with norm-referenced test results for thorough diagnosis and intervention planning.
  • Completed by parents/caregivers, teachers, or students aged 12 and older.

Key Subtests and Age Ranges

  • Example subtests include:
    • Sentence Comprehension (Receptive): Evaluates understanding of grammatical rules, designed for ages 5-8.
    • Word Classes (Receptive): Tests comprehension of word relationships; ages 5-21.
    • Following Directions (Receptive): Measures comprehension and execution of oral directions; ages 5-21.
    • Formulated Sentences (Expressive): Assesses ability to create sentences; ages 5-21.
    • Recalling Sentences (Expressive): Evaluates recall of sentence structures; ages 5-21.
    • Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (Receptive): Tests interpretation of oral paragraphs; ages 5-21.
    • Word Definitions and Semantic Relationships (Receptive): Assesses understanding and definition of words; ages 9-21.

Supplemental Assessments

  • Reading Comprehension: Measures ability to interpret written paragraphs for ages 8-21.
  • Structured Writing: Evaluates ability to construct sentences from story stems; ages 8-21.
  • Pragmatics Activities Checklist: Evaluates verbal and nonverbal social communication skills; ages 5-21.

Core Language Score

  • Represents general language ability, combining scaled scores from key CELF-5 assessments.
  • Mean score of 100 with a standard deviation of ±15, used to discern typical from disordered language performance.

Index Scores

  • Receptive Language Index, Expressive Language Index, Language Content Index, and Language Structure Index measure diverse aspects of language skills:
    • Receptive Language Index focuses on listening and auditory comprehension.
    • Expressive Language Index evaluates overall expressive abilities.
    • Language Content Index covers semantic development.
    • Language Structure Index assesses sentence structure interpretation and production, applicable only to ages 5-8.

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This quiz provides an overview of the CELF-5 assessment, which includes 14 subtests designed to measure expressive and receptive language skills in individuals aged 5 to 21. It covers scoring systems, validity, reliability, and the purpose of the assessment in educational contexts. Understanding this tool is crucial for evaluating language performance and meeting educational needs.

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