Table 1 The number farm skill and scoring distribution

From: Development and pilot testing of the number farm: a numeracy screener for preschool-age children

Section

Skill Domain

Item #

Points

Percent

Front cover

Concept of number

1

1

4%

Front cover

Numeral names

2, 3

5

18%

Spread 1

Verbal counting

4

3

11%

Spread 2

1-1 counting (sets)

5

4

14%

Spread 3

Set-numeral mapping (quantities)

6

4

14%

Spread 4

Exact set comparison

7

3

11%

Spread 5

Number order (ordinality)

8

2

7%

Spread 6

Numeral comparison (cardinality)

9

2

7%

Spread 7

Addition (story problems)

10

2

7%

Back cover

Number writing (child’s age)

11

2

7%

 

Total

28

100%

  1. Front and back covers and each of 7 interior page spreads assess an early numeracy component skill expected during the preschool age range. A scripted administration form mirrors yet is distinct from the book’s narrative. Points are awarded for correct responses, and the total possible score is 28 points.