DORA Sub-tests
High-Frequency Words (HF) - These are sight words. This is the only timed sub-test. Score Range: 0.50 to 3.83 (Mid-K to High 3rd)
Word Recognition (WR) - Word identification of grade leveled words. Score Range: 0.50 to 12.83 (Mid-K to High 12th)
Phonics (PH) - Steps through phonics principles. Score Range: 0.17 to 4.83 (Low-K to High 4th) - Phonics Skills PDF listed below under attachments.
Phonemic Awareness (PA) - Given to PreK to 2. Above grade 2 given only if low in decoding.
Score Range:
Grades 2 and above:
0-43% = Probable weakness in PA
44-65% = Partial mastery in PA
66+% = Probable effective PA skills
Grades PreK to 1:
0-22% = Probable weakness in PA
23-54% = Partial mastery in PA
55+% = Probable effective PA skills
Spelling (SP) - Assess learner's spelling skills. Score Range: 0.5 to 12.83 (Mid-K to High 12th)
Vocabulary (VO) - Assess learner's receptive oral vocabulary skills. Score Range: 0.50 to 12.83 (Mid-K to High 12th)
Comprehension (CO) - Passages are written with low vocabulary in order to test comprehension strategies skills without being pushed downward by test-takers with low academic vocabulary. Score Range: 0.50 to 12.83 (Mid-K to High 12th)