1. Goldman Fristoe 2 Test of Articulation
GFTA-2
Goldman Fristoe 2
Test of Articulation

2. 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

3. 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, )

4. 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

5. Sounds-in-Words 34 Plates 53 Target Words 61 Articulation Sounds
16 Consonant Clusters
Initial, Medial, and/or Final Position

6. Sounds-in-Sentences Observes Spontaneous Sound Production
Based on Connected Speech
Retell 1 or 2 Simple Picture Based Stories

7. 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

8. Test Materials Each GFTA 2 Kit includes: Easel Manual
25 Response Forms
All Contained in a Stylish Canvas Bag

9. Easel 43 Picture Plates Tabs for Quick Reference
Abbreviated Directions for Each Section
Folds into a Self-Standing Format for Presentation

10. Manual Administration Recording of Responses
Information on Rationale & Development of the Test
Nation Wide Sample of 2,350 Examinees
Stratified to Match Gender & Race

11. Response Form 3 Grids, 1 For Each Section
Allows Side-by-Side Comparison of Responses

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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-in-Sentences Test May be Troublesome

18. Thank You For Your Time and Attention!
Dr. Frank Kersting
Western Kentucky University