The KTEA™–3 is an individually administered measure of academic achievement for grades prekindergarten through 12, or ages 4 through 25. The test has two independent, parallel forms (A and B), covers a wide range of achievement and language domains, and provides error analysis capabilities.
The KTEA–3 is designed to be attractive and engaging for examinees at every point in the age range. It provides norm-referenced and, through its error analysis systems, criterion-referenced assessment in the domains of reading, mathematics, written language, and oral language with 19 subtests and 14 composites. Error analysis and intervention statements are available for 10 KTEA–3 subtests.
The KTEA-3 is manual entry only and has three tabs: Overview, Subtests, and Qualitative Observations.
Administration Settings
This section contains general administration information such as Administration Date, Age at Administration, and Examiner name. Administration Date and Examiner are both required. Optionally, you can specify a Testing Site.
Assessment Demographics
The assessment demographics are as follows:
Field Name |
Description |
Current grade or highest grade completed |
The student's current grade or highest grade completed at the time of testing.
This is a required field. If a grade is not selected, subtest entry is disabled.
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Medication (optional) |
Any applicable medications taken by the student.
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Reason for referral (optional) |
The reason a student was referred for testing.
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Subtest display is based on student's grade level. Only subtests applicable to the student's grade level will be displayed.
Subtest |
Grade |
Description |
Phonological Processing |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Math Concepts & Applications |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Letter & Word Recognition |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Math Computation |
K-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Nonsense Word Decoding |
1-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Writing Fluency |
2-12+ |
This subtest allows word count entry only. |
Silent Reading Fluency |
1-12+ |
This subtest allows item entry or raw score entry. |
Math Fluency |
1-12+ |
This subtest allows item entry or raw score entry. |
Reading Comprehension |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry after a set has been selected from the drop-down. |
Written Expression |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry after a level has been selected from the drop-down. |
Associational Fluency |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Spelling |
K-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Object Naming Facility |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows the input of the time it took to complete each trial and the total number of errors per trial.
Scores cannot be obtained if the total number of errors for both trials exceeds 19.
If Object Naming Facility is entered, all fields for this subtest are required. |
Reading Vocabulary |
1-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Letter Naming Facility |
K-12+ |
This subtest allows the input of the time it took to complete each trial and the total number of errors per trial.
Scores cannot be obtained if the total number of errors for both trials exceeds 19.
If Letter Naming Facility is entered, all fields for this subtest are required. |
Listening Comprehension |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry after a set has been selected from the drop-down. |
Word Recognition Fluency |
1-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry after a set has been selected from the drop-down. |
Oral Expression |
PK-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry after a set has been selected from the drop-down. |
Decoding Fluency |
3-12+ |
This subtest allows raw score entry only. |
Error Analysis data and teaching objectives and interventions are offered for 10 KTEA-3 subtests.
The KTEA-3 Record Form shows the error categories that correspond to each item for the Phonological Processing, Math Concepts & Applications, Reading Comprehension, Written Expression, Listening Comprehension, and Oral Expression subtests.
For the Letter & Word Recognition, Math Computation, Nonsense Word Decoding, and Spelling subtests, see the KTEA-3 QG Digital Handscoring Forms.pdf located in the Restricted folder of the Q-global Resource Library for details on the applicable error categories.
The Compute Error Analysis button is enabled when a raw score is entered for a subtest that has error analysis available. Clicking the Compute Error Analysis button calculates the age-based and grade-based standard scores based on the raw score(s) that have been entered. Scores will appear only for subtests that have error analysis available.
Review the age-based and grade-based subtest standard scores to help determine subtests for which to complete error analysis information. Subtests for which error analysis is recommended appear with a blue exclamation point icon next to the scores (collapsed mode) or next to the Error Analysis section heading within the subtest tile. Error analysis is recommended when the age-based and/or grade-based standard score for the subtest falls below a predefined threshold of 85.
Once error analysis scores are calculated (triggered by clicking the Compute Error Analysis button) expand the subtest tile to enter error analysis information. The information required varies by subtest. See the sections below for each specific subtest.
If any raw scores are modified, the calculated age-based and grade-based standard scores will need to be recalculated. You will see a warning message to let you know about this condition. If you need to update the raw score, click the Compute Error Analysis button again to recalculate the scores.
When error analysis information is completed for a subtest, it can be included in the Error Analysis section of the report, and teaching objectives and interventions specific to error categories can also be included. Select the applicable report configuration options to include this information on the KTEA-3 Standard Report.
Phonological Processing
Error Analysis for Phonological Processing is available at all grade levels. Enter the item score (0 or 1) for each item administered to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories in the Error Analysis section of the report. You are not allowed to skip items between the first and last items administered in each error category.
Note: Please ensure that the totals entered do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest discontinuation rules are followed.
Math Concepts & Applications
Error analysis for the Math Concepts & Applications subtest is available for examinees in grades PK through 12+. No items are initially listed in the Error Analysis section. Select the first and last item administered to display the applicable item set. All items are initially unchecked. Place a check next to incorrect items to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories in the Error Analysis section of the report.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the total entered errors do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest discontinuation rules are followed.
Letter & Word Recognition
Error analysis for the Letter & Word Recognition subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels except PK. No items are initially listed in the Error Analysis section. Select the first and last item administered to display the applicable item set. An expandable section is displayed for each item in the item set. Expand the incorrect items and click one or more checkboxes to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the totals entered do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
Math Computation
Error analysis for the Math Computation subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels except PK. No items are initially listed in the Error Analysis section. Select the first and last item administered to display the applicable item set. Checking an item expands further within-item errors applicable to the item. Click one or more checkboxes to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the totals entered do not conflict with the total subtest raw score.
Nonsense Word Decoding
Error analysis for the Nonsense Word Decoding subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels except PK and K. No items are initially listed in the Error Analysis section. The first item will always be set to 1. Select the last item administered to display the applicable item set. An expandable section is displayed for each item in the item set. Expand the incorrect items and click one or more checkboxes to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the total entered errors do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
Reading Comprehension
Error analysis for the Reading Comprehension subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels except PK and K. The ability to perform Error Analysis on the Reading Comprehension subtest depends on the student's grade level and set administered. The table below lists the grade/set combinations for which error analysis is applicable for Reading Comprehension.
Reading Comprehension Item Sets Form A |
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Grade |
Set |
Items |
First item administered (set and disabled) |
Last item administered (default value; you may override this value using the drop-down) |
Grade 1 |
Set B |
Items 8–35 |
8 |
35 |
Grade 2 |
Set C |
Items 21–45 |
21 |
45 |
Grade 3 |
Set D |
Items 29–57 |
29 |
57 |
Grades 4–5 |
Set E |
Items 39–68 |
39 |
68 |
Grades 6–8 |
Set F |
Items 58–86 |
58 |
86 |
Grades 9–10 |
Set G |
Items 65–94 |
65 |
94 |
Grades 11–12+ |
Set H |
Items 82–105 |
82 |
105 |
Reading Comprehension Item Sets Form B |
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Grade |
Set |
Items |
First item administered (set and disabled) |
Last item administered (default value; you may override this value using the drop-down) |
Grade 1 |
Set B |
Items 8–37 |
8 |
37 |
Grade 2 |
Set C |
Items 21–47 |
21 |
47 |
Grade 3 |
Set D |
Items 30–60 |
30 |
60 |
Grades 4–5 |
Set E |
Items 45–74 |
45 |
74 |
Grades 6–8 |
Set F |
Items 55–85 |
55 |
85 |
Grades 9–10 |
Set G |
Items 68–96 |
68 |
96 |
Grades 11–12+ |
Set H |
Items 82–105 |
82 |
105 |
If you have selected the item set that is applicable for the examinee’s grade level, the items for that set will be displayed. The first item will be set to the first item in the currently selected item Set. The last item administered will be set to the last item in the currently selected item set; however, you may override this value using the drop-down. All items are initially unchecked. There are 4 error categories. Each item is associated with two error categories. If an item is marked incorrect, the examinee will receive an error for both associated error categories. Place a check next to incorrect items to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories in the Error Analysis section of the report.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the total entered errors do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
Written Expression
Error analysis for the Written Expression subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels except PK and K. The ability to perform Error Analysis on the Written Expression subtest depends on the student's grade level and set administered. The table below lists the grade/set combinations for which error analysis is applicable for Written Expression.
Written Expression Item Levels Form A |
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Grade |
Level |
Items |
First item administered |
Last item administered |
Actual items displayed in UI |
Grades 1–2 |
Level 2 |
Items 17–37 |
17* |
37* |
23–36 |
Grades 3–5 |
Level 3 |
Items 38–56 |
38* |
56* |
39–55 |
Grades 6–12+ |
Level 4 |
Items 57–67 |
570 |
67* |
57–66 |
* These items do not have an error analysis error category and will not appear. For Level 2, Items 17–22 do not have an error analysis error category so these items will not appear in the UI.
Written Expression Item Levels Form B |
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Grade |
Level |
Items |
First item administered |
Last item administered |
Actual items displayed in UI |
Grades 1–2 |
Level 2 |
Items 17–38 |
17* |
38* |
24–37 |
Grades 3–5 |
Level 3 |
Items 39–55 |
38* |
55* |
40–54 |
Grades 6–12+ |
Level 4 |
Items 56–65 |
560 |
65* |
56–64 |
* These items do not have an error analysis error category and will not appear. For Level 2, Items 17–23 do not have an error analysis error category so these items will not appear in the UI.
If you have selected the item set that is applicable for the examinee’s grade level, the items for that set will be displayed. The first and last item administered values will be set to the first and last item in the currently selected item Level. An expandable section is displayed for each error analysis item in the item level. Expand the incorrect items and click one or more checkboxes to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade and the selected item Level are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the total entered errors do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
Spelling
Error analysis for the Spelling subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels except PK and K. No items are initially listed in the Error Analysis section. Select the first and last item administered to display the applicable item set. An expandable section is displayed for each item in the item set. Expand the incorrect items and click one or more checkboxes to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the totals entered do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
Listening Comprehension
Error analysis for the Listening Comprehension subtest is available for examinees in all grade levels. The ability to perform Error Analysis on the Listening Comprehension subtest depends on the student's grade level and set administered. The table below lists the grade/set combinations for which error analysis is applicable for Listening Comprehension.
Listening Comprehension Item Sets Form A |
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Grade |
Set |
Items |
First item administered (set and disabled) |
Last item administered (default value; you may override this value using the drop-down) |
Grades PK–K |
Set A |
Items 1–26 |
1 |
26 |
Grades 1–3 |
Set B |
Items 15–41 |
15 |
41 |
Grades 4–7 |
Set C |
Items 27–53 |
27 |
53 |
Grades 8–12+ |
Set D |
Items 42–68 |
42 |
68 |
Listening Comprehension Item Sets Form B |
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Grade |
Set |
Items |
First item administered (set and disabled) |
Last item administered (default value; you may override this value using the drop-down) |
Grades PK–K |
Set A |
Items 1–26 |
1 |
26 |
Grades 1–3 |
Set B |
Items 11–40 |
11 |
40 |
Grades 4–8 |
Set C |
Items 27–52 |
27 |
52 |
Grades 9–12+ |
Set D |
Items 38–64 |
38 |
64 |
If you have selected the item set that is applicable for the examinee’s grade level, the items for that set will be displayed. The first item will be set to the first item in the currently selected item Set. The last item administered will be set to the last item in the currently selected item set; however, you may override this value using the drop-down. All items are initially unchecked. There are 4 error categories. Each item is associated with two error categories. If an item is marked incorrect, the examinee will receive an error for both associated error categories. Place a check next to incorrect items to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories in the Error Analysis section of the report.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the total entered errors do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
Oral Expression
Error analysis for the Oral Expression subtest is available for all grade levels. The ability to perform Error Analysis on the Oral Expression subtest depends on the student's grade level and set administered. The table below lists the grade/set combinations for which error analysis is applicable for Oral Expression.
Oral Expression Item Sets Form A |
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Grade |
Set |
Items |
First item administered (set and disabled) |
Last item administered (default value; you may override this value using the drop-down) |
Grades PK–1 |
Set A |
Items 1–23 |
1 |
23 |
Grades 2–8 |
Set B |
Items 7–28 |
7 |
28 |
Grades 9–12+ |
Set C |
Items 13–28 |
13 |
28 |
Oral Expression Item Sets Form B |
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Grade |
Set |
Items |
First item administered (set and disabled) |
Last item administered (default value; you may override this value using the drop-down) |
Grades PK–1 |
Set A |
Items 1–23 |
1 |
23 |
Grades 2–8 |
Set B |
Items 7–28 |
7 |
27 |
Grades 9–12+ |
Set C |
Items 13–28 |
14 |
27 |
If you have selected the item set that is applicable for the examinee’s grade level, the items for that set will be displayed. The first item will be set to the first item in the currently selected item Set. The last item administered will be set to the last item in the currently selected item set; however, you may override this value using the drop-down. All items are initially unchecked. The Oral Expression subtest has within-item error analysis. There are 3 error categories for each item. Place a check next to incorrect error categories to identify specific errors and provide teaching objectives and interventions specific to the error categories in the Error Analysis section of the report.
If the student's highest item attempted falls in between two columns in the norms table, the lower item is used for normative comparisons. When this occurs, only items up to the lower item in the norms table are displayed. Additionally, only items applicable to the examinee’s grade are displayed.
Note: Please ensure that the total entered errors do not conflict with the total subtest raw score. Also verify that subtest reversal and discontinuation rules are followed.
After you have entered subtest raw scores, qualitative observation questions can be answered in a separate tab regarding the student's behaviors during testing. The following 15 subtests allow Qualitative Observations input:
Math Concepts & Applications
Letter & Word Recognition
Math Computation
Nonsense Word Decoding
Writing Fluency
Silent Reading Fluency
Math Fluency
Reading Comprehension
Written Expression
Spelling
Reading Vocabulary
Listening Comprehension
Word Recognition Fluency
Oral Expression
Decoding Fluency
All questions within a given subtest must be answered. To clear all responses within a subtest, click the Clear all link at the upper right corner of the table for that subtest.
A raw score for a subtest must be provided in the Subtests tab before the subtest will appear in the Qualitative Observations tab.
If you click the Back link without saving the record, you will see a message confirming the navigation and asking whether you would like to stay on the page.
Clicking Save updates saves the record.
When data entry is complete, you can click Proceed to Reports to save the record and generate a report.