Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Overall Test Structure 3

Question 1

Who originally developed the Nelson-Denny Reading Test?

Accepted Answer

M. J. Nelson and E. C. Denny

Answer

The test was originally created by M. J. Nelson and E. C. Denny, whose names form the title of the assessment.

Question 2

Which publisher currently distributes the Nelson-Denny Reading Test?

Accepted Answer

Riverside Publishing (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

Answer

Riverside Publishing, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, publishes and distributes the Nelson-Denny Reading Test.

Question 3

In the context of the Nelson-Denny, what does a student's 'Reading Rate' score represent?

Accepted Answer

The estimated words per minute read during the comprehension section, based on the Part Mark

Answer

Reading Rate is calculated from the Part Mark location—the point reached after one minute of reading—and expressed in words per minute.

Question 4

How many answer choices does each question on the Nelson-Denny Reading Test offer?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

Every question on the Nelson-Denny presents five answer options (A through E) for the test-taker to choose from.

Question 5

What type of score does the Nelson-Denny produce that allows comparison across different grade levels?

Accepted Answer

Grade equivalent score

Answer

The Nelson-Denny reports grade equivalent scores, allowing examiners to compare a student's performance to typical performance at a specific grade level.

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Nelson-Denny Reading Test Reading Overall Test Structure 3