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Preschool Language Scales Fifth edition (PLS-5)

925 Shared Subjects

Preschool Language Scales Fifth edition
Clinical Assessments
Speech-Language
02/09/2013
pls501
02/09/2013
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY InterviewYear
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query examiner String 3 Recommended Examiner PLS5_examiner
Query pls5_ac_mthd_1 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_1 Integer Recommended Glances momentarily at a person who talks to him or her 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Glances at the speaker for one second
Query pls5_ac_mthd_2 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_2 Integer Recommended Enjoys caregiver's attention 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Smiles, coos, relaxes
Query pls5_ac_mthd_3 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_3 Integer Recommended Reacts to sounds other than voices in the environment 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Reacts to the sound (startes, eyes open wide, etc.)
Query pls5_ac_mthd_4 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_4 Integer Recommended Turns head to locate the source of sound 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Turns head to locate the sound
Query pls5_ac_mthd_5 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_5 Integer Recommended Responds to a new sound 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Blinks, startles, or searches for the new sound
Query pls5_ac_mthd_6 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_6 Integer Recommended Actively searches to find a person who is talking 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Looks from face to face or turns head to find the voice
Query pls5_ac_mthd_7 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_7 Integer Recommended Mouths objects 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Takes the toy or rattle and mouths it
Query pls5_ac_mthd_8 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_8 Integer Recommended Shakes and bangs objects in play 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Shakes or bangs one or more objects
Query pls5_ac_mthd_9 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_9 Integer Recommended Anticipates what will happen next 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Laughs, closes eyes, tenses body, etc., in anticipation
Query pls5_ac_mthd_10 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_10 Integer Recommended Looks for object that has fallen out of sight 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Looks for dropped or fallen object
Query pls5_ac_mthd_11 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_11 Integer Recommended Understands what you want when you extend your hands and say, Come here 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Responds by moving forward into your arms or clinging to the caregiver
Query pls5_ac_mthd_12 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_12 Integer Recommended Interrupts activity when you call his or her name 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Stops playing and looks or moves toward the person who called his or her name
Query pls5_ac_mthd_13 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_13 Integer Recommended Looks at objects or people the caregiver points to names 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Looks at the toys, objects, or people the caregiver indicates
Query pls5_ac_mthd_14 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_14 Integer Recommended Responds to an inhibitory word 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Stops, withdraws, or pauses briefly before reaching for object
Query pls5_ac_mthd_15 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_15 Integer Recommended Understands a specific word or phrase without the use of gestural cues 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Reponds appropriately to one word/phrase
Query pls5_ac_mthd_16 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_16 Integer Recommended Demonstrates functional play 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One example of using objects appropriately
Query pls5_ac_mthd_17 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_17 Integer Recommended Demonstrates relational play 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One example of using two objects together in play
Query pls5_ac_mthd_18 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_18 Integer Recommended Demonstrates self-directed play 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One example of using objects toward self
Query pls5_ac_mthd_19 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ac_19 Integer Recommended Follows routine, familiar directions with gestural cues 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_20 Integer Recommended 20. Identifies familiar objects from a group of objects without gestural cues 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_21 Integer Recommended 21. Identifies photographs of familiar objects 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_22 Integer Recommended 22. Follows commands with gestural cues 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One correct
Query pls5_ac_23 Integer Recommended 23. Identifies basic body parts 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_24 Integer Recommended 24. Identifies things you wear 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_25 Integer Recommended 25. Understands the verbs eat, drink, and sleep in context 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One correct
Query pls5_ac_26 Integer Recommended 26. Engages in pretend play 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One example of pretend play
Query pls5_ac_27 Integer Recommended 27. Understands pronouns (me, my, your) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct on parts c, d, e
Query pls5_ac_28 Integer Recommended 28. Follows commands without gestural cues 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct on parts a, b, c, d
Query pls5_ac_29 Integer Recommended 29. Engages in symbolic play 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two examples of symbolic play
Query pls5_ac_30 Integer Recommended 30. Recognizes action in pictures 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_31 Integer Recommended 31. Understands use of objects 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_32 Integer Recommended 32. Understands spatial concepts (in, on, out of, off) without gestural cues 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_33 Integer Recommended 33. Understands quantitative concepts (one, some, rest, all) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_34 Integer Recommended 34. Makes inferences 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_35 Integer Recommended 35. Understands analogies 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_36 Integer Recommended 36. Understands negatives in sentences 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_37 Integer Required 37. Identifies colors 1;0;999 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_38 Integer Recommended 38. Understands sentences with post-noun elaboration 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_39 Integer Recommended 39. Understands spatial concepts (under, in back of, next to, in front of) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_40 Integer Recommended 40. Understands pronouns (his, her, he, she, they) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_41 Integer Recommended 41. Understands quantitative concepts (more, most) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_42 Integer Recommended 42. Identifies shapes (star, circle, square, triangle) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_43 Integer Recommended 43. Points to letters 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_44 Integer Recommended 44. Identifies advanced body parts 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_45 Integer Recommended 45. Understands quantitative concepts (3,4) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_46 Integer Recommended 46. Understands complex sentences 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_47 Integer Recommended 47. Demonstrates emergent literacy through book handling and concept of word 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_48 Integer Recommended 48. Understands modified nouns 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_49 Integer Recommended 49. Orders pictures by qualitative concept (biggest, smallest) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One correct
Query pls5_ac_50 Integer Recommended 50. Understands quantitative concepts (each, every) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_51 Integer Recommended 51. Identifies initial sounds 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_52 Integer Recommended 52. Understands time/sequence concepts (last, first) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_53 Integer Recommended 53. Recalls story detail 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Identifies correct color
Query pls5_ac_54 Integer Recommended 54. Identifies a story sequence 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Identifies what's done first to solve problem
Query pls5_ac_55 Integer Recommended 55. Identifies the main idea 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Identifies the main idea/problem
Query pls5_ac_56 Integer Recommended 56. Makes an inference 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Identifies a logical feeling or condition
Query pls5_ac_57 Integer Recommended 57. Make a prediction 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Makes a logical prediction
Query pls5_ac_58 Integer Recommended 58. Identifies a picture that does not belong 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_59 Integer Recommended 59. Identifies words that rhyme 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_60 Integer Recommended 60. Follows multistep directions 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_61 Integer Recommended 61. Understands false beliefs 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_62 Integer Recommended 62. Makes grammaticality judgments 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ac_63 Integer Recommended 63. Demonstrates emergent literacy through book handling and print awareness 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ac_64 Integer Recommended 64. Identifies a word that does not belong in a semantic category 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_65 Integer Recommended 65. Understands prefixes 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_mthd_1 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_1 Integer Recommended Has a suck/swallow reflex 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Has coordinated suck/swallow sequence; no coughing/choking/spilling
Query pls5_ec_mthd_2 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_2 Integer Recommended Vocalizes soft, throaty sounds 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Makes soft, throaty, gurgling sounds
Query pls5_ec_mthd_3 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_3 Integer Recommended Varies pitch, length, or volume of cries 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Vocalizes or cries with varying pitch, duration, or volume
Query pls5_ec_mthd_4 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_4 Integer Recommended Responds to speaker by smiling 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Smiles in response to speaker leaning toward, holding or talking to him or her
Query pls5_ec_mthd_5 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_5 Integer Recommended Vocalizes pleasure and displeasure sounds 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct (1 pleasure sound and 1 displeasure sound)
Query pls5_ec_mthd_6 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_6 Integer Recommended Vocalizes when talked to, moving arms and legs during vocalizations 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Vocalizations paired with arm flapping, leg churning, or other involuntary arm and leg movements
Query pls5_ec_mthd_7 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_7 Integer Recommended Protests by gesturing or vocalizing 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One example of protesting behavior or vocalization
Query pls5_ec_mthd_8 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_8 Integer Recommended Attempts to imitate facial expressions and movements 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Attempt to move face or tongue in response to caregiver's facial expressions and movements
Query pls5_ec_mthd_9 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_9 Integer Recommended Seeks attention from others 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Acts to gain or maintain attention
Query pls5_ec_mthd_10 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_10 Integer Recommended Vocalizes two different vowel sounds 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces two different vowel sounds
Query pls5_ec_mthd_11 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_11 Integer Recommended Combines sounds 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces a sound combination or syllable (V-V, C-V, or V-C)
Query pls5_ec_mthd_12 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_12 Integer Recommended Takes multiple turns vocalizing 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Takes two turns vocalizing in response to caregiver's vocalizations
Query pls5_ec_mthd_13 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_13 Integer Recommended Plays simple games with another while using appropriate eye contact 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Participates with another in play while using appropriate eye contact
Query pls5_ec_mthd_14 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_14 Integer Recommended Vocalizes two different consonant sounds 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces two different consonant sounds
Query pls5_ec_mthd_15 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_15 Integer Recommended Babbles two syllables together 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Babbles a two-syllable combination (e.g., mama, bada)
Query pls5_ec_mthd_16 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_16 Integer Recommended Uses a representational (symbolic) gesture 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Uses one representational gesture (e.g., waves bye-bye, claps hands, moves body)
Query pls5_ec_mthd_17 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_17 Integer Recommended Uses at least one word 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Demonstrates meaningful use of one word
Query pls5_ec_mthd_18 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_18 Integer Recommended Produces syllable strings (two to three syllables) with inflection similar to adult speech 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces one two- or three-syllable string with inflection similar to adult speech
Query pls5_ec_mthd_19 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_19 Integer Recommended Participates in a play routine with another person for at least 1 minute while using appropriate eye contact 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Attends, using appropriate eye contact for 1 minute
Query pls5_ec_mthd_20 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_20 Integer Recommended Imitates a word 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Imitates one word
Query pls5_ec_mthd_21 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_21 Integer Recommended Produces different types of consonant-vowel (C-V) combinations 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces three different consonant-vowel combinations (e.g., C-V, C-V-C, C-V-C-V)
Query pls5_ec_mthd_22 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_22 Integer Recommended Initiates a turn-taking game or social routine 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One instance of child-initiated activity with you, caregiver, or other person
Query pls5_ec_mthd_23 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_23 Integer Recommended Uses at least five words 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces five or more words
Query pls5_ec_mthd_24 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_24 Integer Recommended Uses gestures and vocalizations to request objects 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two instances of using gestures and vocalization to request objects
Query pls5_ec_mthd_25 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_25 Integer Recommended Demonstrates joint attention 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Looks back and forth between person and object
Query pls5_ec_26 Integer Recommended 26. Names objects in photographs 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Five correct
Query pls5_ec_mthd_27 String 2 Recommended Method of assessment CR;O;E CR = Caregiver report; O = Observation; E = Elicitation
Query pls5_ec_27 Integer Recommended Uses words more often than gestures to communicate 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Uses words more often than gestures to communicate (e )
Query pls5_ec_28 Integer Recommended 28. Uses words for a variety of pragmatic functions 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Uses words to express five pragmatic functions
Query pls5_ec_29 Integer Recommended 29. Uses different word combinations 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Verbalizes three different word combinations
Query pls5_ec_30 Integer Recommended 30. Names a variety of pictured objects 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Five correct
Query pls5_ec_31 Integer Recommended 31. Combines three or four words in spontaneous speech 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces one three- or four-word combination
Query pls5_ec_32 Integer Recommended 32. Uses a variety of nouns, verbs, modifiers, and pronouns in spontaneous speech 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces required number of words for 3 of the 4 word categories
Query pls5_ec_33 Integer Recommended 33. Produces one four- or five- word sentence 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Produces one four- or five-word sentence
Query pls5_ec_34 Integer Recommended 34. Uses present progressive (verb + -ing) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_35 Integer Recommended 35. Uses plurals 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_36 Integer Recommended 36. Answers what and where questions 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_37 Integer Recommended 37. Names described object 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_38 Integer Recommended 38. Answers questions logically 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_39 Integer Recommended 39. Uses possessives 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_40 Integer Recommended 40. Tells how an object is used 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_41 Integer Recommended 41. Answers questions about hypothetical events 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_42 Integer Recommended 42. Uses prepositions (in, on, under) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_43 Integer Recommended 43. Uses possessives pronouns (hers, his) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_44 Integer Recommended 44. Names categories 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_45 Integer Recommended 45. Formulates meaningful, grammatically correct questions in response to picture stimuli 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = One grammaticaly correct and pragmatically appropriate question
Query pls5_ec_46 Integer Recommended 46. Completes analogies 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ec_47 Integer Recommended 47. Uses qualitative concepts (short, long) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_48 Integer Recommended 48. Names letters 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ec_49 Integer Recommended 49. Uses modifying noun phrases 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_50 Integer Recommended 50. Responds to why questions by giving a reason 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_51 Integer Recommended 51. Repairs semantic absurdities 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_52 Integer Recommended 52. Uses -er to indicate one who 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_53 Integer Recommended 53. Rhymes words 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_54 Integer Recommended 54. Deletes syllables (elision) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_55 Integer Recommended 55. Completes similes 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_56 Integer Recommended 56. Repeats nonwords 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ec_57 Integer Recommended 57. Repeats sentences 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Four correct
Query pls5_ec_58 Integer Recommended 58. Retells a story with introduction 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Introduces story/characters (including information from story parts #1 and/or #2)
Query pls5_ec_59 Integer Recommended 59. Retells a story with four sequenced events 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Includes 4 events from story parts #2-7 in a logical sequence
Query pls5_ec_60 Integer Recommended 60. Retells a story with a logical conclusion 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Concludes story logically (including information from story part #8)
Query pls5_ec_61 Integer Recommended 61. Formulates sentences 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_62 Integer Recommended 62. Uses synonyms 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_63 Integer Recommended 63. Uses irregular plurals 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_64 Integer Recommended 64. Uses past tense forms 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two different past tense verbs in either description
Query pls5_ec_65 Integer Recommended 65. Describes similarities 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Three correct
Query pls5_ec_66 Integer Recommended 66. Uses quantitative concepts (empty, more) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ec_67 Integer Recommended 67. Uses time/sequences concepts (late, before) 1;0 0 = Fail; 1 = Two correct
Query pls5_ac_lastitem Integer Recommended Last AC item administered 0::999
Query pls5_ac_minus Integer Recommended Minus number of 0 scores 0::999
Query pls5_ac_raw Integer Recommended AC Raw Score 0::999
Query pls5_ac_ss Integer Recommended AC Standard Score 0::999
Query pls5_ac_cilevel Integer Recommended AC SS Confidence Interval % Level 90;95 90 = 90% Confidence interval; 95 = 95% Confidence interval
Query pls5_ac_cilow Integer Recommended AC SS CI low 0::999
Query pls5_ac_cihigh Integer Recommended AC SS CI high 0::999
Query pls5_ac_pr Integer Recommended AC Percentile Rank 0::99
Query pls5_ac_prcilow Integer Recommended AC PRs for SS CI low 0::999
Query pls5_ac_prcihigh Integer Recommended AC PRs for SS CI high 0::999
pls5_ac_ageeq String 20 Recommended AC Age Equivalent
Query pls5_ec_lastitem Integer Recommended Last EC item administered 0::999
Query pls5_ec_minus Integer Recommended Minus number of 0 scores 0::999
Query pls5_ec_raw Integer Recommended EC Raw Score 0::999
Query pls5_ec_ss Integer Recommended EC Standard Score 0::999
Query pls5_ec_cilevel Integer Recommended EC SS Confidence Interval % Level 90;95 90 = 90% Confidence interval; 95 = 95% Confidence interval
Query pls5_ec_cilow Integer Recommended EC SS CI low 0::999
Query pls5_ec_cihigh Integer Recommended EC SS CI high 0::999
Query pls5_ec_pr Integer Recommended EC Percentile Rank 0::99
Query pls5_ec_prcilow Integer Recommended EC PRs for SS CI low 0::999
Query pls5_ec_prcihigh Integer Recommended EC PRs for SS CI high 0::999
pls5_ec_ageeq String 20 Recommended EC Age Equivalent
Query pls5_ls_acss Integer Recommended AC Standard Score 0::999
Query pls5_ls_plus Integer Recommended Plus EC Standard Score 0::999
Query pls5_ls_sstot Integer Recommended Standard Score Total 0::999
Query pls5_ls_acplusec Integer Recommended AC raw score + EC raw score 0::999
Query pls5_ls_ss Integer Recommended Total Language Score SS 0::999
Query pls5_ls_cilevel Integer Recommended Total Language Score CI level 90;95 90 = 90% Confidence interval; 95 = 95% Confidence interval
Query pls5_ls_cilow Integer Recommended Total Language Score CI low 0::999
Query pls5_ls_cihigh Integer Recommended Total Language Score CI high 0::999
Query pls5_ls_pr Integer Recommended Total Language Score Percentile Rank 0::99
Query pls5_ls_prcilow Integer Recommended Total Language Score PRs for SS CI low 0::999
Query pls5_ls_prcihigh Integer Recommended Total Language Score PRs for SS CI high 0::999
pls5_ls_ageeq String 20 Recommended Total Language Score Age Equivalent
Data Structure

This page displays the data structure defined for the measure identified in the title and structure short name. The table below displays a list of data elements in this structure (also called variables) and the following information:

  • Element Name: This is the standard element name
  • Data Type: Which type of data this element is, e.g. String, Float, File location.
  • Size: If applicable, the character limit of this element
  • Required: This column displays whether the element is Required for valid submissions, Recommended for valid submissions, Conditional on other elements, or Optional
  • Description: A basic description
  • Value Range: Which values can appear validly in this element (case sensitive for strings)
  • Notes: Expanded description or notes on coding of values
  • Aliases: A list of currently supported Aliases (alternate element names)
  • For valid elements with shared data, on the far left is a Filter button you can use to view a summary of shared data for that element and apply a query filter to your Cart based on selected value ranges

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