by Elizabeth Carrow-Woolfolk, Ph.D.
Purpose: Assess written language
Age: 5 through to 21.11 years
Admin: Individual or group
Time: 15-25 minutes
Sample Report: 1
The OWLS WE provides an assessment of written language that may be administered individually or in small groups to persons ages 5.0-21.11 years. The scale's wide age range offers a broad-based record of growth. It is designed to measure the ability to use conventions (letter formation, spelling/incorrect words, punctuation, capitalization, conventional structures), to use linguistic forms (modifiers, phrases, question form, verb forms, sentences, complex sentence structures), and to communicate meaningfully (appropriate content, details, coherence, supporting ideas, word choice, unity).
Windows® 3.1 or higher; CD-ROM drive; 4MB hard drive space; 6MB available RAM; 386 processor or higher
Macintosh® System 7.0 or higher; CD-ROM drive; 8MB hard drive space; 16MB available RAM; 68030 CPU or higher
The OWLS WE is easy to use and score. To administer the scale, the examiner reads aloud a verbal stimulus. The examinee responds by writing in the Response Booklet. Some items are presented with pictures or print for the examinee's reference when responding.
The Manual features detailed scoring guidelines with samples of actual responses. The Record Form contains representations of score patterns, a record of item-by-item results, and a summary of score comparisons. The scale has high validity and reliability.
WE Computer ASSIST
The WE Computer ASSIST is available on one CD-ROM for Windows® and Macintosh®. The program provides a score profile, score narrative, suggested exercises, and a descriptive analysis.
Windows® 3.1 or higher; CD-ROM drive; 4MB hard drive space; 6MB available RAM; 386 processor or higher
Macintosh® System 7.0 or higher; CD-ROM drive; 8MB hard drive space; 16MB available RAM; 68030 CPU or higher
