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Psychometric Evaluation of the Mountain Shadows Phonemic Awareness Scale With a Kindergarten Sample

Jason M. Nelson

University of Montana, jason.nelson{at}umontana.edu

This study investigated the psychometric properties of a group-administered early literacy measure, the Mountain Shadows Phonemic Awareness Scale (MS-PAS), using a kindergarten sample (N = 213). The MS-PAS was compared to the Test of Phonological Awareness—Second Edition: Plus (TOPA-2+). Results indicated excellent internal consistency for the MS-PAS, as well as adequate convergent and predictive validity. The MS-PAS was found to be an adequate measure for determining which students are unlikely to need additional instructional services in reading. The MS-PAS and TOPA-2+ had highly similar psychometric properties. Recommendations are provided for using the MS-PAS in a multistep screening process.

Key Words: Mountain Shadows • phonological awareness • phonemic awareness • early literacy • reading screening

This version was published on September 1, 2008

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, Vol. 26, No. 3, 287-298 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0734282907306048
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