Based on the most current theories of vocabulary development, the CREVT-2 measures receptive and expressive oral vocabulary in both adults and children. The Second Edition expands the test's age range, so you can now use it with anyone between 4 and 90 years of age.

    The CREVT-2 is composed of two subtests:

1. Receptive Vocabulary includes 10 plates, each showing six full-color photographs relating to a particular theme (animals, food, etc.). The examiner reads a series of five to eight words, one at a time. After each word, the examinee chooses one of the six photos that goes with the stimulus word. When he or she misses two words in a row, the examiner introduces the next plate.
2. Expressive Vocabulary includes 25 words related to the themes used in the Receptive Vocabulary Subtest. The examiner simply asks the individual to define these words, one at a time. Because basals and ceilings are used, the test can be given quickly.

    All words used in the subtests represent familiar, everyday objects or concepts, and all are appropriate for both children and adults.

    Available in two alternate forms, the CREVT-2 gives you standard scores, percentiles, and age equivalents. It was standardized on 2,500 children and adults--a sample reflecting U.S. Census data in regard to gender, geographic region, ethnicity, race, urban/rural residence, and disability. Norms are stratified by age. Studies documented in the Manual indicate that test items have no gender, racial, ethnic, or linguistic bias. Both reliability and validity studies indicate that the test can be used with a variety of subgroups as well as the general population.

    Quick to administer and easy to score, the CREVT-2 is an excellent way to identify people whose oral vocabulary is significantly smaller than that of their peers. It is also useful in pinpointing the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and documenting their progress in developing oral vocabulary with instructional intervention.