For a first-time user, converting a "raw score" (the number of words read correctly) into a "Reading Age" (e.g., 8.4 years) can be the trickiest part.
Read through the entire scale yourself before administering it to students. Some of the sentences contain vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to modern students (e.g., "ginger ale," "chemist" instead of "pharmacist"). Familiarity with the content will help you respond appropriately when students struggle. For a first-time user, converting a "raw score"
If a child struggles with a particular word, the examiner can prompt them by telling them the words they are unable to name, but once they have failed to name four words in total, the test concludes. For a first-time user