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ENTRY LEVEL SURVEY
PLS: The PERSONAL LEARNING SYSTEM
This Survey will provide entry level scores based on
your present reading and visual abilities.
DO THE SURVEY CAREFULLY!
Press ANY KEY to continue.
(c)(p) Copyright, LSR Learning Associates, Inc., 1985.
Date
First Name
Last Name
Male(M)-Female(F)
Street Address
City State Zip
Present grade or (A)adult
EXTRA SPACE AVAILABLE
10
15
1
20
30
2
EXTRA
We will now begin the ENTRY LEVEL SURVEY. Please do it
carefully. At the end, it will give you a report of
your present reading skills and your potential
reading ability if you develop your skills.
Also, it will determine starting points for your
future lessons if you decide to utilize the PLS.
No distractions, please!
First is the "FLASHWORD TEST". A word or a word group
will be flashed on the screen. You must then select the
correct answer from a list of four choices.
There are twenty Flashwords. The test will NOT allow a
perfect score. It is searching for the fastest speed at
which you can see word groups of different lengths.
Some items will be difficult. If necessary, just guess!
2most famous report was just
many ferocious animals are first
most fictitious report was first
most famous report was first
many fences need repair with
3it was great to find
he did greet the fine
it was grating on the
it was grief from the
it was great to find
4new rules will halt all
new rules will halt all
never set the bolt when
for the next jolt inside
was just a colt when
4think the new regulations would
think the new registration would
think the new regulations would
think he would relegate more
think the new resolution would
3the most alarming attempt was
the most disarming attempt was
he did achieve alternate rules
the most alarming attempt was
the best alarm attempts to
3all three vehicles were stopped
all three vehicles were stopped
all three trucks were stopped
all three ventricals were doing
all three vegetables were being
3to the defense of western
it is destined for western
to the defense of western
it did depend on western
to the defiance of western
4sense of the matter is
sixth on the meter is
sense of the matter is
sense of the metric end
sixty types of batter are
2but toward the end of
all tolled the end of
but toward the end of
but talked to the end
but toured to the end
4make sure the sick person
make sure the sack presses
make sure the sock pleases
make sure the sick person
make sure the stitch stays
2the enzymes would melt away
their existence would make every
the excessive wood meets any
the emerging weather meets every
the enzymes would melt away
3the new equipment aboard the
the new construction aboard the
the new equipment aboard the
the equipment selected was brought
the new special equipment was
3it was theatrics that made
it was theatre that made
it was theatrics that made
the new theatrical set was
the same actors were told
3had an underlying physical illness
was an underling taking the
had an underlying physical illness
it had underpinning that was
had an undercarriage with decoration
4of us are content to
of us are content to
of us have contempt for
of us are intent to
of us will contain two
3or are genetically prone to
or are graphically prone to
or are generically prone to
or are gratefully prone to
or are genetically prone to
3for every discard we throw
with every placard we move
for every discard we throw
for every dissent we know
for each discontent we know
2like bread under many of
like lead under many of
like bread under many of
the thread under many of
look dead under many of
4give up the things you
give up the things you
give up what brings you
give up the thoughts you
give up the threads you
3that only increases the liklihood
that only decrease the liklihood
the only incense they liked
it only decreased the liklihood
that only increases the liklihood
Now for the first of three reading selections to measure your
present normal reading speed with at least 70% comprehension.
When you continue, a short story will appear. Read it at your
NORMAL speed. Don't rush - even if it seems to be slow.
A comprehension test will follow the story so don't skim
or scan. This is a measure of your NORMAL reading speed.
When you are finished, press any key IMMEDIATELY. This will
measure the reading time and allow you to proceed with the
comprehension test about the story.
Remember, at the end of the story, press any key IMMEDIATELY.
Bob Timmons had been an engineer for the telephone
company for eighteen years, since he graduated from college.
Now, as he was beginning to think about his pension, his job was
in jeopardy. He just couldn't keep up to the work load.
His engineering work was fine! But over the years, there
had been a tremendous increase in memos, correspondence, trade
journals and other important reading material. Bob used over two
hours each day just to read all this non-engineering material.
His boss had become impatient with Bob's reduced productivity.
Engineers are problem-solvers. Bob knew his personal
efficiency had diminished and he was worried about losing his
job. He had to approach this problem as he would any other
efficiency problem. The reading material was important but
reading it took too long. There was only one obvious answer.
The average reading speed in this country is 200-250 words per
minute with about 70% comprehension. Your reading speed was
Now let's do the Comprehension Test to see if you were really
reading or just moving your eyes.
When you continue, just answer the questions as they appear.
This is not a timed test. Consider each question carefully.
C
3
What was Bob Timmons' profession?
teacher
doctor
engineer
archictect
D
1
How many companies had Bob worked for as an engineer?
one
two
three
four
C
2
What was worrying Bob most?
that he didn't read well
that he may lose his job
that his engineering skills were slipping
that he couldn't solve his problem
D
1
In what industry was Bob's company?
telephone industry
computer industry
automotive industry
construction industry
C
4
What was causing Bob's low productivity?
couldn't understand new engineering research
personal health problems
his boss wanted him to retire
increased amount of job-related reading
C
2
The story says that engineers are ......
scientists
problem-solvers
professionals
bad readers
C
2
What type of reading material was causing the problem?
engineering research from universities
general on-the-job information
fiction material he felt the need to read
local and world events in the newspapers
C
1
What did the story imply that Bob would do?
apply engineering techniques to solve the problem
retire and receive his pension
find a job in a non-related field
explain the problem to his boss
D
4
For how many years was Bob employed by the company?"
two years
twenty years
sixteen years
eighteen years
M
2
What is the best title for this story?
Preparing for Retirement
Evolving Responsibilities in Professional Jobs
Applying Engineering Principles to Solve Problems
Engineers - the Problem Solvers
Let's try the second story. Now that you know what to expect,
you should adjust your speed to do as well as you can on the
Comprehension Test which follows the reading selection.
Eighteen people were hurt early last evening as a blue Ford
sedan crashed through the window at the Midtwon Steak House.
The young driver, Ruth Alt, lost control after hitting three
parked cars. She was arrested for driving while under the
influence. Breath tests on Alt were positive.
Owner Paul Daniels said that the flying glass and furniture
reminded him of his combat days. Four diners were thrown across
the room before the car was stopped by a column that helped to
support the roof. "I looked up", Daniels said, "praying that
the roof would hold." It did but the four patrons are listed
in critical condition at Memorial General. Fourteen others
are being held overnight for observation.
Mayor Kent, citing nineteen other alcohol-related accidents,
reaffirmed his plea to raise the drinking age.
That ends the second story. Practice makes reading easier.
Reading on a computer is different than reading the printed
page. It will take time for you to adjust to it.
Good reading training on the computer prepares you to transfer
your new skills to normal reading. Stay with it. it works!
Now let's do the Comprehension Test on this section.
D
2
The driver of the car was ....
male
female
elderly
unlicensed
C
1
According to the story ....
a car crashed into a restaurant
the Mayor was found intoxicated
four people died in an auto accident
a car was hit in a restaurant parking lot
C
3
Daniels' statement suggested that ...
he would vote for Mayor Kent
the roof caved in
he had been in military service
he saved four people from being killed
C
3
The incident in the story occurred ...
at breakfast time
at lunch time
at dinner time
during the late evening
D
3
The total number of people hurt was ....
fourteen
four
eighteen
twenty-nine
C
3
The accident caused .....
the roof to cave in
people to be burned by hot foods
glass to fly in all directions
a fire in the entrance lobby
C
2
The driver of the car was arrested for being ....
unlicensed
intoxicated
asleep at the wheel
guilty of manslaughter
D
4
Four of the restaurant's patrons were....
killed instantly
dead-on-arrival at the hospital
only scratched
in critical condition
C
2
The Mayor of the city wants ....
restaurant buildings to be reinforced
the legal drinking age to be increased
rescue services to be faster
driving age of females to be increased
M
3
Choose the best title for this story.
Eighteen Hurt in Auto Accident
Mayor Urges Raise in Drinking Age
Tragedy at Local Restaurant
Restaurant Owner Arrested in Drunk Driving Charge
Most people sound out words in their minds as they read.
That method is often used in early grades but it causes slow
reading and difficult comprehension in later years.
There are certain visual techniques that encourage you to read
with sight recognition rather than sounding out. The IRS
program uses these techniques along with vocabulary development
to improve sight reading and overall comprehension
The last selection uses a "moving window" technique. Try your
best to keep up with it. The Comprehension Test will follow.
Freddie Riggler started his career training early. His father
bought him a baseball and glove for his third birthday. They
spent many hours playing ball in the back yard. By four,
he had already broken two bedroom windows. With mother's
urging, playtime with his proud Dad moved to the local park.
Freddie became the star shortstop in high school. In his
senior year, he was noticed by a big league scout. Even with
two scholarships in hand, he accepted the scout's offer of
farm team experience. In two years, it was the big leagues!
For Freddie's father, it was the fulfillment of his dreams
for his oldest son. Freddie loved professional ball and he
enjoyed the exceptional financial income that went with it.
For him, a college education could not get him more than he
had achieved without it. Dedicated practice did the job.
exercise was used, at this speed, to measure how well you read
when you are not permitted to look back to check words that you
may have missed.
The "moving window" is one of several visual techniques used in
the Individual Reading System. It encourages smooth eye
left-to-right movements with fewer regressions.
As your speed increases, these visual techniques do not allow
you to sound out words in your mind. You improve your skills
in "sight reading" which permits far greater speeds.
Now let's check your comprehension on that third selection.
C
3
From the beginning, Freddie's father .....
allowed Freddie to select his own career
urged Freddie toward a career in professional football
urged Freddie toward a career in professional baseball
encouraged Freddie to go to college
D
2
Freddie started to play with a baseball at age ....
two
three
four
five
C
1
The story implies that Freddie .....
was very satisfied with his career choice
was sorry he didn't go to college
really wanted to be a lawyer
hated his father for pushing him into baseball
C
4
By age four, Freddie had .....
gotten tired of playing baseball all the time
selected outfield as his favorite position
decided to become a professional baseball player
broken two windows with baseballs
D
2
On the high school team, Freddie played .....
second base
shortstop
outfield
first base
C
2
When Freddie began to break windows, his mother .....
got angry and punished him
urged them to go to the park to play
bought him a bicycle
insisted he play with a soft ball
D
4
The story suggests that Freddie had at least one .....
older sister
younger sister
older brother
younger brother
C
3
When Freddie finally made it to the big leagues, he .....
was disappointed with his income
was no longer sure that he wanted to play baseball
was delighted with the fantastic salary
changed positions to become a pitcher
C
3
The story suggests that Freddie .....
almost flunked out of high school three times
disappointed his father many times
was a good student in high school
went against his mother's wishes
M
2
Choose the best title for this story.
Make Career Choices Early
A Father's Dream Come True
College is a MUST
A Young Boy Chooses a Career