PASS

P.A.S.S. Assessment

Materials Needed: To administer this test, you need 10 blocks, chips, or tiles (all the same color), a test record form, and these directions. The PASS has the following 10 brief sections that require from 1-3 minutes:

The PASS is designed for students in kindergarten through second grade, although it may also be used with older students who are experiencing difficulty developing phonological awareness. This informal assessment is designed to help teachers detect students who are at-risk for reading and spelling difficulties.

Instructions: Each section contains instructions and a script of directions. You may rephrase these directions as needed to ensure the student understands the task. Once testing begins, however, do not provide extra help, supports, or additional instructions. Begin each part, when the student understands the task. If the student cannot understand or perform the task, do not administer that section. Do not penalize for articulation or sound production errors. If needed, you may repeat any item. Be sure to give enough time for a response.

Stopping Points: For each section, discontinue the task if the student cannot perform any of the sample items or misses 3 items in a row.

Scoring: Score correct responses 1; incorrect responses 0. Write in errors next to each item.