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Speed Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning, Fourth Edition

Commonly referred to as Speed DIAL-4

Published in 2011

Based on the Full Version of the DIAL-4 test

Authors: Carol Mardell-Czudnowski and Dorothea S. Goldenberg

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To determine if a child is developmentally ok

Can indicate if a child is at-risk for Developmental Delay

Useful in identifying the need for further assessment

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Raw Score:

Based on total performance points earned in each of the 10 concepts

Weighted Raw Score:

Raw score that has been converted into a scaled score for each component.

Total Weighted Raw Score:

Sum of all 10 Weighted Raw Scores

Pecentile Rank:

Based off the Total Weighted Raw Score and Normative Tables in the Operator's Handbook

Standard Score:

Based off the Total Weighted Raw Score and Normative Tables in the Operator's Handbook

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Information in this section is based off of the Speed DIAL-3
Item 1. Jump, Hop, and Skip - Max points: 15

1a. Jumping - Max points: 1

1 point for successfully jumping with both feet off the floor at the same time

0 points  for no jump or no successful jump

1b. Hopping - Max points: 6 each foot

1 point for each successful one foot hop on the left leg, up to 6 times

1 point for each successful one foot hop on the right leg, up to 6 times

1c. Skipping - Max points: 2

2 points for one or more coordinated skips

1 point for a step/hop or gallop response

0 points for a slide, walk, run, single hop, or any other response

Add together all points earned in parts a, b, and c for Item 1 raw score

Item 2. Body Parts - Max Points: 10

1 point for each correctly identified body part

Item 3. Building - Max Points: 6

3a. Tower - Max Points: 1

1 point if child successfully builds a 3 block tower as modeled

0 points for any other response

For 3a, if a child scores 0 points, do not proceed to 3b.  Stop Item 3 here.

3b. Bridge - Max Points: 1

1 point for correctly building a 3 block bridge, with or without a space between the bottom blocks

0 points for any other response

For 3b, if a child only scores 1 point, do not proceed to 3c.

3c. Pyramid - Max Points: 2

2 points for correctly building a 6 block pyramid with spaces

1 point for correctly building a 6 block pyramid with no spaces

0 points for any other response

For 3c, if a child scores 0 points, do not proceed to 3d.

3d. Child Figure - Max Points: 2

2 points for a correct child figure with 3 blocks in middle row

1 point for correct child figure with 2 blocks in center row

0 points for any other response

Add together all points from a, b, c, and d for Item 3 total raw score.

Item 4 Copying - Max Points: 16

Child copies 8 different figures.  Examiner compare figures to chart in Operator Handbook.

2 points for correctly drawn figures according to chart

1 point for semi-correctly draw figures according to chart

0 point for no response, random marks, or no resemblance

if a child says I don't know or refuses to draw figure, give 0 and move to next figure.  If this happens for 4 figures in a row, stop Item 4.

Item 5 Colors - Max Points: 14

5a. Identifying Colors, Expressive - Max Points: 14

2 point for each correctly identified color, up to 7 colors

If a child names all colors correctly, move to Item 6

5b.  Identifying Colors, Receptive - Max Points: 7

ONLY USED FOR COLORS NOT CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED IN 5A

1 point for each color identified

Add together all points from a and b for Item 5 total raw score

Item 6 Rapid Color Naming - Max Points: 25

ONLY GIVE THIS SECTION TO A CHILD WHO CORRECTLY NAMED RED, YELLOW, BLUE, BLACK, AND GREEN IN 5A.

1 point for each correctly named color

Discontinue Item 6 if a child takes longer than 10 seconds to name a color

Item 7 Concepts - Max Points: 12

1 point for each correctly identified concept on the Concepts Dial

Item 8 Actions - Max Points: 14

8a. Expressive Verbs

2 points for each correct response, up to 7 questions.

If a child answers all 7 correctly, move to Item 9.  If not, move to 8b.

8b. Receptive Verbs

ONLY USED FOR ACTIONS NOT CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED IN 8A.

1 point for each correct response

Add together all points from a and b for Item 8 total raw score

Item 9 Letters and Sounds - Max Points: 10 for ages 3 &4, 17 for ages 5 & 6

9a. Alphabet Song - Max Points: 3

3 points for singing/saying song correctly all the way to letter z

2 points for singing/saying song correctly through a letter falling between p - y

1 point for singing/saying song correctly through a letter falling between g - 0

0 points for singing/saying song correctly through a letter falling between a - f

9b. Alphabet Soup - Max Points: 7

1 point for each correctly identified letter, 7 letters total

9c. Letter-Sound Correspondence - Max Points: 7

ONLY GIVEN TO CHILDREN 5-0 AND OLDER

1 point for each correctly identified letter sounds, 7 letters total

Add together all points from a, b, and c for Item 9 total raw score.

Item 10 Problem Solving - Max Points: 6

2 points for correct answer to problem using scoring guide in operator's handbook

1 point for a reasonable association

0 points for unreasonable or clearly incorrect answer

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Test can be used with children aged 2-0 to 5-11

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Record Forms: English (50)

Record Form: Spanish (1)

Operator's Handbook

DIAL-4 Examiners Manual

Articulation DIAL: English

Articulations DIAL: Spanish

Objects and Actions DIAL

Copying DIAL

I Spy Picture

Alphabet Soup Card

Rapid Object Naming Card

12 Colored Blocks

Timer

Blue carry bag

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Pricing & Ordering

Product Details

Speed DIAL-4 is used by preschool and kindergarten teachers, early childhood specialists, child development center personnel, Head Start programs, and program administrators to assess large groups of children quickly.

Benefits

Administer by a single person.

Address Motor, Language and Concepts domains.

Complete in about 20 minutes and get instant results for 10 core items.

Features

Speed DIAL-4 presents stimuli one at a time using a dial, manipulatives and other materials, all of which are included.

New norms to support updated edition.

Lowered floor from 3:0 to 2:6.

New items to measure skills important for predicting academic success.

Reformatted handbooks and record form for easier administration and scoring.

Simplified administration instructions and scoring rules to reduce errors.

Teacher questionnaire to allow for information from multiple sources.

Parent/caregiver questionnaire for assessing self-help skills and social-emotional behaviors.

Speed DIAL-4 Kit Components

Record Forms: English (50)

Record Form: Spanish (1)

Operator's Handbook

DIAL-4 Examiners Manual

Articulation DIA: English

Articulations DIAL: Spanish

Objects and Actions DIAL

Copying DIAL

I Spy Picture

Alphabet Soup Card

Rapid Object Naming Card

12 Colored Blocks

Timer

Blue carry bag

Sample Reports

DIAL-4 is aligned with NEGP, NAEYC and Head Start Domains and Standards.

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Pricing & Ordering Speed DIAL-4 is used by preschool and kindergarten teachers, early childhood specialists, child development center personnel, Head Start programs, and program administrators to assess large groups of children quickly. Administer by a single person. Address Motor, Language and Concepts domains.

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Only takes 20 minutes to administer

Can be done by one examiner

Available in both English and Spanish

A good indicator of children at-risk for Developmental Delay