Similarities Flashcards
What materials will you need?
Administration and scoring manual and the Record form
Where do children ages 6-7 start?
Sample item, then item 1
Where do children 8-11 start?
Sample item, then item 5
Where do children ages 12-16 start?
Sample item, then item 8
What are the reverse rules?
If a child aged 8-16 does not obtain a perfect score on EITHER of the first two items given, administer the preceding items in reverse order until the child obtains perfect scores on two consecutive items.
What are the discontinue rules?
Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0
What are the teaching items?
Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9. Corrective feedback is provided if the child does not obtain a perfect score
If the child’s response refers to a shared initial letter, suffix, or part of speech, what do you say?
Tell me another way A and B are alike.
When do you say ask about a child’s response?
If the child’s response is unclear or too vague to be readily scored or is followed by a Q in the sample responses. Say “What do you mean?” or “Tell me more about it?”
What responses are 2 point responses?
Any major classification that is pertinent for both members of the item pair
What responses are 1 point responses?
minor or less pertinent similarities or major classifications that are less pertinent
What responses are 0 point responses?
Any property that is not pertinent to both members of item pair, too general, or describe differences between item pairs, and any clearly incorrect response.
