Psychometric Evaluation of the Mountain Shadows Phonemic Awareness Scale With a Kindergarten Sample
Jason M. Nelson*
University of Montana
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: jason.nelson{at}umontana.edu.
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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.