Test identification
| Name of test | The WORD Test 2 – Adolescent |
| Previous version(s) | WORD-2 (adolescent), WORD-3 (elementary) |
| Subjects | Literacy |
| Summary | Helps identify the semantic weaknesses that hinder academic, social, and vocational success. Test results show you why your students struggle with words and meanings of language, fail to adequately interpret new content, and use non-descriptive language. Surveys semantic and vocabulary skill areas reflective of curriculum vocabulary and everyday usage. |
Assessment screening
| Subscales | Associations, synonyms, semantic absurdities, antonyms, definitions, flexible word use. |
| Authors | Linda Bowers, Rosemary Huisingh, Carolyn LoGiudice and Jane Orman |
| Publisher | Pro-Ed |
| Test source | https://www.proedinc.com/Products/34170/the-word-test-2adolescent.aspx |
| Guidelines available? | Not available in UK |
| Norm-referenced scores. | Yes |
| Age range | 12–17;11 years |
| Key Stage(s) applicable to | KS3, KS4, KS5 |
| UK standardisation sample | No |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Re-norming date | N/a |
Eligibility
| Note whether shortlisted, and reasons why not if relevant | Test is not available for review |