What is NWF in Dibels?
NWF. Nonsense Word Fluency. Focus: CLS (Correct Letter Sounds) WWR (Whole Words Read)
How is the NWF scored?
There are two scores for NWF. The Correct Letter Sounds (CLS) is the number of letter sounds produced correctly in 1 minute. For example, if the nonsense word was dif and the student read /d/ /i/ /f/ the score for correct letter sound would be 3. If the student read /di/ /f/ or “dif”, the score would also be 3.
How do you score NWF on DIBELS?
CALCULATING FINAL SCORE Add number of correct letter sounds (CLS) and whole words read (WWR) for each line (up to bracket). Add number of CLS and then number of WWR correctly, separately, from each line. Record total CLS and then WWR in space provided in lower right corner of scoring page.
What is NWF WRC?
Nonsense Word Fluency (NWF). WRC is equivalent to the sum of SOR and WWR.
How do you read DIBELS data?
Step 1. Accessing the Data
- Log into http://www.dataservice.org/ (Data Service Center -DSC). Use your district log-in. Click “Standardized Test Reporting”
- Select “Teacher Class Report” Choose DIBELS test (Click on “DIBELS”).
- Use the drop down menu to select the report year and period (Fall, Winter, Spring). Click “Go”.
How do you conduct a DIBELS assessment?
Use the symbols indicated in the DIBELS assessment manual. Stop the assessment task when you get to one minute. Tally the information recorded during the first task. Write the score at the bottom of the student assessment sheet on the appropriate line and move on to the next section of the assessment.
How do you score DIBELS?
Count and record the total number of errors. Subtract the errors from the total and record the words read correctly . Calculating Accuracy: o The formula is the median number of words read correctly divided by the median number of correct words plus incorrect words (or total words read), times 100.
What is DIBELS composite score?
The DIBELS Composite Score is a combination of multiple DIBELS scores and provides the best overall estimate of the student’s early literacy skills and/or reading proficiency. Most data-management services will calculate the DIBELS Composite Score for you.