Phonological and Print Awareness Scale

The PPA Scale is a reliable, Level B assessment designed to measure early literacy skills in children aged 4 to 8 years 11 months, focusing on phonological awareness (rhyming, initial/final sounds, phonemic segmentation) and print awareness (letter and print conventions). Administered orally via an easel stimulus book, the receptive multiple-choice format makes it suitable for children with speech or expressive difficulties.

Available in three parallel forms (A, B, C), each with its own easel to track progress and minimize practice effects over time. Standardized on over 1,100 U.S. children and shown to effectively differentiate typical and at-risk readers.

Benefits

• Targeted Early Literacy Insight: Separately assesses phonological and print awareness—key predictors of reading success.

• Progress Monitoring Enabled: Three parallel forms allow tracking development and intervention impact.

• Child-Friendly Administration: Oral, point-response format minimizes expressive demands and boosts engagement.

• Quick & Standardized: Administered in 10–15 minutes with easy hand scoring.

Key Features

• Six Assessment Tasks: Rhyming, Print Knowledge, Initial Sound Matching, Final Sound Matching, Sound–Symbol, Phonemic Awareness.

• Three Parallel Print Stimulus Forms (A, B, C): Includes matching easels for each variant.

• Receptive Response Format: Ideal for non-reading children and those with speech/language needs.

• Norm-Referenced Reporting: Scores include standard scores, growth scores, and qualitative item-level summaries