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Nelson Education > Assessment > Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey Normative Update
 

Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey 2001

CATEGORIES: Ability, Achievement

AUTHORS: Richard W. Woodcock, F. Munoz-Sandoval

RANGE: 4.0 years to Adult

SCORES: SS; GE; AE, PR, RPI; CALP levels; Comparative Language Index (when both languages are administered).

SUMMARY

The Woodcock-Muņoz Language Survey (WMLS) is a quick and easy-to-administer screener designed to measure language proficiency of English language learners (i.e., ESL students). Four tests comprise the WMLS that measure the critical areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. These tests, described in the chart below, are primarily measures of language skills predictive of success in situations characterized by cognitive-academic language proficiency (CALP) requirements. The content of each test was selected to represent important skills needed for language proficiency for a diverse population, covering a broad range of development (4 years to Adult).

TEST
TEST REQUIREMENT
MEASURES
Picture Vocabulary
Ability to name familiar and unfamiliar pictured objects that involve breadth and depth of school-related knowledge and experience
Speaking
Verbal Analogies
Ability to complete oral analogies requiring verbal comprehension and reasoning
Listening/Speaking
Letter-Word
Ability to read familiar and unfamiliar letters and words
Reading/Speaking
Dictation
Ability to respond in writing to questions, requiring verbal comprehension, knowledge of letter forms, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and word usage
Writing

Uses of the WMLS

  • Classify language proficiency
  • Determine eligibility for bilingual services
  • Plan instructional programs
  • Monitor progress
  • Evaluate program effectiveness
  • Perform research studies

Normative Update

The WMLS Normative Update, introduced in 2001, provides normative information based on more than 8,800 individuals in over 100 geographically diverse communities obtained during the standardization of the WJ III. Current WMLS (1993) users may transition to the new norms by purchasing the Normative Update package, which contains the updated test records, Comprehensive Manual, and scoring software. If you currently use the 1993 WMLS, no additional test book purchase is necessary.

COMPONENTS

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows: Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 / Me / 2000, 486 processor, 8 MB free RAM, 5 MB free hard disk space, printer supported by Windows.

Macintosh: Apple Macintosh computer with 68020 processor, software version 7.5.5 through 9.1, 12 MB free RAM, 5 MB free hard disk space.

COMPONENTS ISBN PRICE
(Cdn. $)

If you do not have any WMLS materials,
order the WMLS Complete Kit.
WMLS Complete Kit 2001 (includes new CD-ROM and disks for Windows & Macintosh, new Comprehensive Manual, new Test Records, PLUS the WMLS Test Book) 9-20848 $463.00
Test Records 2001 (Pkg. 25) 9-22874 $63.85

If you already have the WMLS 1993 Version,
order the WMLS Normative Update Package.
WMLS Normative Update Package (includes new CD-ROM and disks for Windows & Macintosh, new Comprehensive Manual, new Test Records; does not include Test Book) 9-20841 $263.65


If you currently own a DOS-based version of the WMLS Software (and purchased the DOS version before March 2000), you may upgrade to the Windows version for $49.50 - Proof of Purchase is required. Call Customer Service at 1-800-268-2222.

COMPONENTS ISBN PRICE
(Cdn. $)
WMLS Upgrade Version 2.0, Windows only 9-22839 $49.50

 

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