Propriedades psicométricas da Prova de Reconhecimento de Palavras

Abstract

This study's purpose is to present data regarding the reliability and validity of the Word Recognition Test (WRT) for students of the fi rst 4 years of schooling. The test consists of 40 regular words of 2 and 3 syllables. Two studies were performed. The fi rst included 328 students, and the second one 3,131 students. The coeffi cients of internal consistency were high in the whole 4 years (ranging between .96 and .98). The difference on performance average was statistically signifi cant between years, with moderate magnitude effect. No statistically signifi cant differences were found between sexes. Correlations with external criteria were positive and statistically signifi cant. Results of the Confi rmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) are not conclusive, pointing to the need of further studies.