Nelson-Denny Reading Test

Brown, J. I., Fishco, V. V., & Hanna, G. (1993). The Nelson-Denny reading test. Itasca, IL: The Riverside Publishing Company.
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Description

History of Use

References

Description:

Purpose
The Nelson-Denny Reading Test was designed to assess vocabulary, comprehension, and reading rate.
Questions
  • 80 items using a multiple-choice format to assess vocabulary.
  • A 1-minute reading rate exam.
  • 5 passages with 38 items using a multiple-choice format to assess reading comprehension.
Sub-scales
3 sub-scales:
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Rate
  • Reading Comprehension
Domain

Psychometrics

Sample items
Not publicly available

References:

Scale:
Brown, J. I., Fishco, V. V., & Hanna, G. (1993). The Nelson-Denny reading test. Itasca, IL: The Riverside Publishing Company.

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