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Bilingual Vocabulary Assessment Measure
Mattes, L. J. (1995). Bilingual Vocabulary Assessment Measure. Oceanside, CA: Academic Communication Associates.Summary
This criterion-referenced, curriculum-based instrument is developed for initial screening of the child's bilingual knowledge of basic vocabulary through picture labeling. The tool can be used with children three years and up. Vocabulary for the test items is listed in the manual in English, Spanish, French and Italian languages. A Vietnamese/English record form is also available for order separately.
Tasks are administered directly with the target child, preferably by a native language speaker.
Children who speak English as a second language are often referred for assessment because of poor communication skills. It is important to know that children are identified as having language disorders only when the language problems exhibit in both their primary language and English.
Availability Information
Academic Communication Associates, Inc.
PO Box 4279
Oceanside CA 92052-4279
Phone: 760-722-9593
Fax: 760-722-1625
web: http://www.acadcom.com
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign