Deviation from the time parameters invalidates the test. The comprehension component
requires 50 minutes of testing time, vocabulary requires 20 minutes, and scanning
requires 15 minutes (blue level). There are 10 additional minutes of preparation time for
each component.
Interviews
An interview protocol (Appendix A) was used to structure interviews with students
enrolled in the reading intervention class. Three domains were investigated: (a) reading
instruction, (b) knowledge of reading strategies, and (c) self-assessment of reading
ability. Face and construct validity was achieved using a staff survey (see Appendix B)