Elementary Reading Attitude Survey McKenna, M. C. & Kear, D. J. (1990). Measuring attitude toward reading: A new tool for teachers. The Reading Teacher, 43(8), pp. 626-639.
Why attitude? Instructional Span Matthew Effects
Administration Determine if the ERAS is appropriate Explain that it is NOT a test Talk about the pictures (happy-unhappy) Which picture shows how they feel Read each statement aloud
Scoring Complete the scoring sheet 4 Pts 3 Pts 2 Pts 1 Pt Complete the scoring sheet Sum recreational and academic scores Sum the Total raw score Look up Percentile Ranks
James Example Assume James is in first grade. Open the James ERAS example Total Recreational & Academic Scores Determine Percentile ranks How would percentile ranks change if James was in fourth grade?
Interpretation Formal (percentile ranks) Informal Item-specific
ERAS Worksheet Examples