DIAGNOSTIC READING TEST:  

This is the outcome of one of the Centre's major research efforts.

The test was designed as a framework for assessing the reading performance of a child in Grades 1 - 6 in Primary and Preparatory Schools, and weak readers at the secondary level.

The test is appropriate for use in a clinical setting by Reading specialist or resource room teacher with a background in Special Education or teachers who receiving training in the use of the test. It is not intended for use by regular classroom teachers.

The test has been field-tested in five Caribbean territories in addition to Jamaica and is used throughout the English speaking Caribbean region.

Description of the Test: 

A diagnostic reading test that reflects the vocabulary and interests of Caribbean 
Children.

What it Seeks to Measure: 

The Mico Diagnostic Reading Test is designed as a framework for assessing performance in

· Sight Word recognition
· Oral reading and comprehension
· Listening comprehension
· Silent reading comprehension
· Strength and weakness in the use of phonic analysis can also be identified.


The Test is designed for use at Grade levels 1-6 in the primary, and with weak readers at the secondary, level. 

Who Should Administer the Test: 

As this is a test designed as a diagnostic instrument, persons administering the test should have a strong background in the teaching of reading and preferably some experience in diagnostic/ prescriptive teaching. 

The Test is appropriate for use in a clinical setting, by a reading specialist, or by a resource room teacher with background in Special Education. 

The Centre offers workshop training to teachers in administering the Test. In these workshop sessions (lasting usually half a day), participants are guided through the actual materials which must be purchased at the Centre for $3,500.00 per kit.

 The training is held at least once every 3 months.  (Check the "News & Events" web page for upcoming workshops), also training workshops are conducted on a regular basis with Reading and Resource-room teachers of Primary and All-Age Schools

The Guidance and Counselling Department of Teachers' Colleges may request training for a number of students to be conducted at their facility.

Workshops are held at Ridgemount Centre in Mandeville on request

For further information please contact the Mico CARE Centre at (876) 929-7720-2