D.

Specific Directions for the Administration of the Phil-IRI Group Screening Test
E. This section details the specific instructions for the Group Screening Test and the individually
administered Graded Passages accordingly. For general reminders on the conduct and
interpretation of assessment and assessment results, please see Appendix G.
STEP 1: Secure an updated copy of the class list. If available, attach the class list to:
Form 1A: Talaan ng Pangkatang Pagtatasa ng Klase (PPK) sa Phil-IRI for Filipino or
Form 1B: Summary of the Phil-IRI Group Screening Test Class Reading Record (CRR)
for English (See Appendix B1 and B2)

STEP 2: Secure a complete set of the Phil-IRI Testing Kit from the Principal’s office or the
designated coordinator.
a. Phil-IRI Manual for Administration
b. Phil-IRI Practice Item Charts
c. Phil-IRI Group Screening Test Forms (See Appendix A1-A4, B1 and B2)
d. Phil-IRI Group Screening Test Answer Sheets (See Appendix F)
e. Timer
f. Pen
g. Masking Tape

STEP 3: Prepare for Testing

a. Secure an area conducive for testing (i.e. well-ventilated, well-lit and free from
distractions).
b. Review the procedures for administration and accompanying forms.
c. Lay out the necessary materials (e.g. practice item charts, group screening test
forms).
d. Establish rapport and orient the test-takers as follows:

Say:
“Hello. I am _____________________.
(If the test administrator is not the teacher
of the students). For this day, we will not be
holding regular class. Each of you will be
asked to read a set of passages that have
corresponding questions.
Sabihin:
“Magandang umaga/hapon. Ako po si
_________. Sa araw na ito, hindi tayo
magkakaroon ng regular na klase. Bawat
isa sa inyo ay bibigyan ng ilang mga
babasahin na may mga nakalakip na
tanong ukol sa inyong binasa.

Read each passage carefully and answer
the questions that follow.
You will only be given 30 minutes to finish
reading the selections and answer all of the
questions.”
Basahin nang mabuti ang talata at
sagutan ang mga tanong sa abot ng
inyong makakaya.
Bibigyan lamang kayo ng 30 minuto para
tapusin ang pagbasa ng mga talata at
pagsagot sa mga tanong.”

STEP 4: Administer the Phil-IRI Group Screening Test

a. Secure the number of copies necessary for testing (i.e. number of test-takers, plus
one)
b. For smooth administration, give the following reminders before testing:
REMINDERS MGA PAALALA

1. Avoid talking, eating, and going to 1. Iwasan makipag-usap sa katabi at

the rest room while testing is going on. magpunta sa banyo habang sinasagutan
2. Do not write on the test booklet. ang pagsusulit na ito.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. 2. Iwasan ang pagsulat/pagmarka sa
3. Read all of the selections as best as test booklet. Isulat ang mga sagot sa
you can. sagutang papel.
4. Answer all of the questions that 3. Basahin lahat ng seleksyon nang
follow. mabuti.
5. If you have a question, please raise 4. Sagutan lahat ng sumusunod na
your hand. The teacher will approach you. tanong.
5. Kung kinakailangan ang paglilinaw,
itaas ang kamay para malapitan kayo ng
guro.
c. Distribute the answer sheets. Have the students fill in their personal information.
 Sabihin:
Say:
Isulat ang sumusunod:
Write the following:
1. (Pangalan, edad, baitang, seksyon,
1. (Name, age, grade, section, name
pangalan ng paaralan, petsa).
of school and date of test).
2. Bilugan ang LALAKI kung ikaw ay
2. Encircle MALE if you are male/a boy
lalaki, at bilugan ang BABAE kung ikaw ay
and FEMALE if you are female/a girl.
babae.
3. REMINDER: Here is the sheet
3. PAALALA: Ito ang papel (ipakita
where you will write your answers in (show
ang sagutang papel) kung saan ninyo
the answer sheet).
isusulat ang inyong mga sagot.
d. Using a chart, model how the test should be answered.

Read the following: (written on a chart or on Basahin ang sumusunod: (nakasulat sa

the board) pisara o sa tsart)

Say: Sabihin:
Where does one go when one wishes to Saan pupunta kung nais magbasa at
read and borrow a book? manghiram ng mga aklat?
a. clinic a. klinik
b. library b. silid-aklatan
c. market c. palengke
d. playground d. palaruan

What is the answer to the question? The Ano ang tamang sagot sa tanong? Ang
correct answer b should be the letter written tamang sagot na b ang dapat isulat sa
on your answer sheet. sagutang papel.

e. Distribute the test booklets.

f. If there are no questions, have them answer the test silently.

STEP 5: Report the Results

a. Fill out Form 1A (if Filipino GST is taken) or Form 1B (if English GST is taken).
b. Record the names of the students in the class. On the second column, put a (check
mark) if the student took the screening test; if not, mark with an X.
c. Refer to the GST booklet (Teacher’s copy) to identify the type of question for each
item in the test. Record the number of Literal, Inferential and Critical questions
answered in the test. (Ex: If Student A got 3 correct answers out of 5 literal
questions, record it as 3/5 under Literal column)
d. Record the total number of correct responses (over 20) of each student. Mark with
a (check mark) the appropriate column where each student’s score may be
classified (either ≥ 14, or < 14).
e. At the bottom of the form, indicate the total number of students for each column.
f. Submit the accomplished form/s and answer sheets to the Principal’s office.

F. Specific Directions for the Administration of the Phil-IRI Graded Passages

STEP 1: Secure a copy of the submitted Form A1 / A2

STEP 2: Secure a complete set of the Phil-IRI Testing Kit:

1. Phil-IRI Manual for Administration
2. Phil-IRI Test Booklets for one-on-one administration
a. Teacher’s Copy
b. Student’s Copy
3. Phil-IRI Form 3A / 3B: Markahang Papel ng Panggradong Lebel na
Teksto / Grade Level Passage Rating Sheet (Appendix D1 and D2)
4. Phil-IRI Form 4: Talaan ng Indibidwal na Pagbabasa / Individual Summary
Record (ISR) (Appendix E)
5. Timer
6. Pen
7. Recording device

STEP 3: Set Up the Testing Area

1. Secure an area conducive for testing (i.e. well-ventilated, well-lit and free
from distractions)
2. Make sure the testing kit is complete
3. Layout the necessary materials (e.g. booklets, score sheets)
 STEP 4: Prepare for Testing
1. Review the procedures for administration and accompanying forms
2. Determine the kind of test to be administered
a. Oral Reading Comprehension
b. Listening Comprehension
c. Silent Reading Comprehension
4. Determine the Starting Point
Table 3. Starting Point for the Graded Passage
If the raw score in the Start with a Graded
Example:
GST is Passage that is
Three (3) Grade levels GST: Grade 6
0-7 points lower than current level Graded Passage: Grade
3
Two (2) Grade levels GST: Grade 3
8-13 points lower than current level Graded Passage: Grade
1
14 points and above Discontinue testing
STEP 5: Assess Performance

a. Orient the test-taker, establish rapport, and administer the test:

1. Oral Reading Comprehension, or
2. Listening Comprehension, or
3. Silent Reading Comprehension
b. Procedure
1. Ask the motivation and motive questions. The teacher will have an idea about the
prior knowledge of the student on the topic that s/he will read based on the
response to the motivation question. The response to the motive question will
indicate the student’s ability to make predictions. The teacher may or may not
record the student’s responses.
2. Let the pupil read/listen to the selection.
3. After the child has listened to/read the selection, show the multiple choice items on
the student’s booklet. The student may read the question or the teacher may read
it for him/her and read the options which the test-taker will choose from.
Ask the child to answer the question by writing the letter of the option that he/she
thinks has the correct answer. Repeat the process until all questions are answered.
4. If the child answers the question with the response, “I don’t know,” mark the item
on the scoring sheet with an X.
5. If the student asks to go back to the selection to look for the answer, he/she may
do so. If the student is then able to answer correctly, mark the item on the scoring
sheet as correct and write LB (Looked Back)1.

STEP 6: Report Results

a. Form 3A/3B
1. Fill out all the required student information and test details in Form 3A / 3B.
2. In Part A of the form, record the time when the student starts and ends reading
the passage. Then, compute the reading rate (Refer to Section G: Recording the
Speed and Rate in Reading).
If the student is asked to read orally:
3. As the child reads, record the student’s miscues. (Refer to Table 4 under
1 Section G.)
4. Then, record the student’s response to each question. Check the responses of
the student (Refer to Appendix A for the answer keys). Indicate the total number
of correct responses. Look for the equivalent percentage of the score by referring
to Table 6. Then, use Table 7 to indicate the reading level of the student in
comprehension.
5. In Part B of the form, get the total miscues of the student. Indicate the number of
words read correctly in the passage. Compute the word reading score (Refer to
Section K: Computing the Oral Reading Score). Finally, indicate the word
reading level by referring to Table 7.

1 Caldwell, L. ( ). Qualitative Reading Inventory