Test of Word Reading Efficiency - II (TOWRE-2)

The TOWRE–2 is a measure of an individual’s ability to pronounce printed words (Sight Word Efficiency) and phonemically regular non-words (Phonemic Decoding Efficiency) accurately and fluently. Because it can be administered very quickly, the test provides an efficient means of monitoring the growth of two kinds of word reading skill that are critical in the development of overall reading ability.

Domains Assessed: Verbal Learning

Note: The TOWRE-2 is administered to participants ages 6+.

References: Torgesen, J., Wagner, R., and Rashotte, C. (2012) TOWRE-2: Test of Word Reading Efficiency-Second Edition. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Time to Complete: 15 minutes

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