Examples of Scores: Case 2

Present 3 sheets of construction paper, one medium, one large, and one small
Beginning prompt	Response
Say: Find the one that is the smallest	Points to smallest sheet
Alternate prompt	Alternate response
Which is the smallest Show me the smallest	Picks up the smallest sheet

Read the description of the actions of the test administrator and the student

Test Administrator's Actions Observed	Student's Performance Observed
Presented three sheets of paper in the specific order without naming the sizes
Asked, "Tiffany, find the one that is the smallest."	Placed hand on one piece of paper, after looking around the room and only quickly glancing at the table.
Teacher appeared to be surprised that the student selected the correct item, and then verbally praised the student.
What is the score? This student should receive a score of 5 on this test item. Tiffany responded correctly, even though it seemed as though it was a "lucky guess". The specific scoring criteria that was applied is the following. Student correctly responded with only the beginning prompt even though the response appeared to be a lucky guess.