Transcript GFTA-2
GFTA-2
Goldman Fristoe 2
Test of Articulation
History
Originally
published in 1969
1972 Updated to
include Normative
Information for
ages 6-16+
1986 Norms for
Preschool
children aged 2-5
were included
1986
revision
marked the 2nd
edition of the GFTA
Currently the
GFTA 2 tests
Clients ages 2-21
Revised Features of GFTA
Target
Words for Questionable
Images & Culturally Specific
Content were Dropped
New Art Work
Racial & Gender Balanced
Age Range Expanded to Meet
Public Law Requirements (94-142,
99-457)
GFTA 2 Description
Systematic
means of Assessing
Articulation of the Consonant Sounds
of Standard American English
Samples both Spontaneous and
Imitative Sound Production
Divided into 3 Sections
Sounds-in-Words
Sounds-in-Sentences
Stimulability
Sounds-in-Words
34
Plates
53 Target Words
61 Articulation Sounds
16 Consonant Clusters
Initial, Medial, and/or Final
Position
Sounds-in-Sentences
Observes
Spontaneous Sound
Production
Based on Connected Speech
Retell 1 or 2 Simple Picture
Based Stories
Stimulability
Sounds
from Previous Sections are
Rehearsed only if Misarticulated
Examiner Models Sound and
Examinee Imitates
If Done Correctly the Sound is
Modeled in a Word in the Trouble
Position
If Done Correctly Again the Sound is
Placed in a Sentence to be Imitated
Test Materials
Each
GFTA 2 Kit includes:
Easel
Manual
25 Response Forms
All Contained in a Stylish
Canvas Bag
Easel
43
Picture Plates
Tabs for Quick Reference
Abbreviated Directions for Each
Section
Folds into a Self-Standing
Format for Presentation
Manual
Administration
Recording
of Responses
Information on Rationale &
Development of the Test
Nation Wide Sample of 2,350
Examinees
Stratified to Match Gender &
Race
Response Form
3
Grids, 1 For Each Section
Allows Side-by-Side
Comparison of Responses
Administration
Testing
Environment
Un-timed Assessment
Examiner May Use All 3 Sections
or do Any Combination of Each
Each Section Takes 5-15 minutes
Depending on the Age of
Examinee
Recording
Level
1 Testing
If Target Sound is Produced
Correctly Leave the Space Blank
or Put a Check Mark
If Target Sound is Incorrect Mark
with “X”
If Target Sound is NOT Elicited
Mark With a Slash
Recording
Level
2 Testing
Examiner Must Note the Misarticulation
Omission Use a Null Sign
Distortion Write 2 For a Mild
Distortion, 3 for Severe
Addition Write the Additional Sound
plus the Correct Sound
Examiner Can Record Errors by IPA
Transcription or by Generic Notation
Determining Raw Score
Make
Sure All Errors Are Noted
in the Appropriate Cells
Count Total Number of Errors
Record the Raw Score (0-77)
on the Right Cover of the
Response Form
Scoring
Find Age
in The Appendix in Manual
Locate Raw Score
Read Across to Determine Standard
Score, Confidence Interval, &
Percentile
Be Sure Your Scores are Gender
Appropriate!
For Age Equivalence Locate Raw
Score then Read Across to
Determine
Pros & Cons
Pros:
Nice Pictures
User Friendly
Covers All Sounds in A Concise Manner
Scoring Charts Are Easy to Read
Cons:
Pictures May be Difficult for Young Children to
Name
For examiner it May Be Difficult to Record
Answers While Giving Test
For the Young Examinee the Sounds-inSentences Test May be Troublesome
Thank You For Your Time and
Attention!
Dr. Frank Kersting
Western Kentucky University