Content provided in partnership with

Health Care Industry

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

In administering the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, the examiner says a word, and the child is asked to point to the one of four pictures on a page that corresponds to the word spoken. The sequence of words progresses from easy to more complex, but the test is only continued to the limit of the child's ability.

Most Popular Articles in Health: Fuel your workout: exercisers who eat before they work out have more energy ...; Soothe a dry, itchy scalp: 5 easy expert solutions; Cocktails and calories: Beer, wine and liquor calories can really add up. ...; The sour truth about apple cider vinegar - evaluation of therapeutic use; The, six best supplements you've never heard of: these secret weapons can ...; More »

Performance is measured by comparison with that of other children in the same age group, and test results are expressed as a percentile ranking and an educational age equivalent. Because the Peabody picture test requires no verbal response, it can be administered to very young children, children for whom English is a second language, and to children with language disorders.

For Your Information

Books

Cohen, Libby G., and Loraine J. Spenciner. Assessment of Young Children. New York: Longman, 1994.
McCullough, Virginia. Testing and Your Child: What You Should Know About 150 of the Most Common Medical, Educational, and Psychological Tests. New York: Plume, 1992.
Wortham, Sue Clark. Tests and Measurement in Early Childhood Education. Columbus: Merrill Publishing Co., 1990.

Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood & Adolescence. Gale Research, 1998.

Health Care Industry

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

Further Reading

For Your Information

Books

Find Research Guides for:

Find Featured Titles for: Autos

Most Popular Articles in Health

Most Popular Publications in Health