How To Score Formulated Sentences Celf [exclusive] ❲2025-2027❳

This is a crucial distinction, especially when assessing children with phonological disorders.

Example: If the target word is "because" and the picture shows a girl staying inside looking out at rain, a score of 2 would be: "The girl is staying inside because it is raining."

Points to picture of a girl reading a book "She studies if." (Word order reversed). how to score formulated sentences celf

The student is shown a picture and given a target word (either a word or a compound word). They must use that word to describe the picture. This task loads heavily on:

The sentence is , uses the target word(s) accurately, and logically relates to the stimulus picture . 1 Point This is a crucial distinction, especially when assessing

If the student pauses for more than 3 seconds, prompt once: "Remember to use the word [target]." If they produce nothing after 5 more seconds, score 0 and move on.

Sometimes the student says a sentence that is plausible but not intended by the stimulus drawing. They must use that word to describe the picture

To consistently award a 2-point score, the clinician must ensure the sentence meets several "must-have" criteria.