The Work Sampling System® | Fifth Edition, is a curriculum-embedded observational assessment customized for each grade level.

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    Starter & complete kits, print & digital

    7 options

    from $255.70
  • Test forms & reports

    Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

    7 options

    from $40.00
  • Support materials

    Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

    14 options

    from $10.60
  • Training

    Onsite, virtual & on-demand trainings

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    from $550.00
  • All products

    All tests & materials offered for WSS

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  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3-Grade 3 Omnibus Guidelines (Print)
    0158943643 Qualification Level A

    $64.90

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3 Developmental Guidelines (Print)
    0158943627 Qualification Level A

    $46.00

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 4 Developmental Guidelines (Print)
    0158943635 Qualification Level A

    $46.00

  • WSS-5 Grade K Developmental Guidelines (Print)
    0158943589 Qualification Level A

    $46.00

  • WSS-5 Grade 1 Developmental Guidelines (Print)
    0158943597 Qualification Level A

    $46.00

  • WSS-5 Grade 2 Developmental Guidelines (Print)
    0158943600 Qualification Level A

    $46.00

  • WSS-5 Grade 3 Developmental Guidelines (Print)
    0158943619 Qualification Level A

    $46.00

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3 Developmental Checklists Qty 10 (Print)
    0158943694 Qualification Level A

    $40.00

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 4 Developmental Checklists Qty 10 (Print)
    0158943708 Qualification Level A

    $40.00

  • WSS-5 Grade K Developmental Checklists Qty 10 (Print)
    0158943651 Qualification Level A

    $40.00

  • WSS-5 Grade 1 Developmental Checklists Qty 10 (Print)
    015894366X Qualification Level A

    $40.00

  • WSS-5 Grade 2 Developmental Checklists Qty 10 (Print)
    0158943678 Qualification Level A

    $40.00

  • WSS-5 Grade 3 Developmental Checklists Qty 10 (Print)
    0158943686 Qualification Level A

    $40.00

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3 Wall Chart Qty 1 (Print)
    0158943716 Qualification Level A

    $10.60

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 4 Wall Chart Qty 1 (Print)
    0158943724 Qualification Level A

    $10.60

  • WSS-5 Grade K Wall Chart Qty 1 (Print)
    0158943732 Qualification Level A

    $10.60

  • WSS-5 Grade 1 Wall Chart Qty 1 (Print)
    0158943740 Qualification Level A

    $10.60

    Estimated to ship:5-6 weeks
  • WSS-5 Grade 2 Wall Chart Qty 1 (Print)
    0158943759 Qualification Level A

    $10.60

    Estimated to ship:5-6 weeks
  • WSS-5 Grade 3 Wall Chart (Print)
    0158943767 Qualification Level A

    $10.60

    Estimated to ship:5-6 weeks
  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3-Grade 3 Teachers Manual (Print)
    0158943775 Qualification Level A

    $57.50

  • WSS-5 Reproducible Masters Flashdrive
    0158943791 Qualification Level A

    Includes Reproducible Masters in English and Spanish: Introduction for Families, Summary Report, How to Read the Summary Report, Narrative Summary Report, Tips for Writing Narrative Comments, Summary Report: Student and Family Comments, Domain Process Notes, Child Domain Process Notes, General Process Notes, Roster Process Notes, and Thoughts about My Work

    $50.30

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3 Classroom Kit (Print)
    0158943570 Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $255.70

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 4 Classroom Kit (Print)
    0158943562 Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $255.70

  • WSS-5 Grade Preschool 3-Preschool 4 Classroom Kit (Print)
    0158943511 Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $340.10

  • WSS-5 Grade K Classroom Kit (Print)
    0158943554 Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $255.70

  • WSS-5 Grade 1 Classroom Kit (Print)
    0158943546 Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $255.70

    Estimated to ship:5-6 weeks
  • WSS-5 Grade 2 Classroom Kit (Print)
    0158943538 Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $255.70

  • WSS-5 Grade 3 Classroom Kit (Print)
    015894352X Qualification Level A

    Includes Teacher's Manual, Developmental Guidelines, 30 Checklists, Wall Charts, and Reproducible Masters Flash Drive

    $255.70

  • WSS Overview Live Webinar 3 Hours
    A103000223215 Qualification Level A

    This 3-hour workshop will cover how to collect and interpret evidence of a child's skills, knowledge, and behavior, and use the findings to take action. Price includes up to 40 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $2,295.00

  • WSS Live Question and Answer Virtual 1 Hour
    A103000072494 Qualification Level A

    Price includes up to 40 people per session. This 1-hour Q&A session supports participants who have attended a previous session or are familiar with the assessment. A Pearson expert will meet with participants to address follow-up questions and support specific assessment-related needs. To use the hour efficiently, participants may submit questions in advance. Q&A sessions do not include handouts or slides.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $550.00

Overview

Qualification level:
A
Administration:

3 times per year (fall, winter, spring)

Scoring options:
Work Sampling Online (ordered by phone at 1.800.627.7271) or manual scoring
Report options:
Summary Report
Telepractice:
Distance Learning and Work Sampling System

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Online Annual License Fee Per Child (product code: 1402699786): 

  • Less than 100 Children: 24.50
  • 100-499 Children: 17.50
  • 500-999 Children: 16.40
  • 1,000-1,999 Children: 15.10
  • 2,000-5,000 Children: 13.90

Distance Learning and Work Sampling System

Product Details

The Work Sampling System is a criterion-referenced observational assessment with extensive research supporting reliability and validity.

Benefits

  • Collect information on the child’s work and compare it to grade-specific guidelines.
  • Identify what children are learning, what they are beginning to master, and what they still need to work on.
  • Use observations and simplify the process of recording and interpreting them.
  • Inform curriculum and instruction planning.

Features

WSS provides an overview, explains each element of the system, gives step-by-step procedures, and offers practical suggestions. 

  • Seven major curriculum areas: personal and social development; language and literacy; mathematical thinking; scientific thinking; social studies; the arts; and physical development, health and safety.
  • Two kits available: Complete Classroom Implementation Kit (P3, P4, K through Grade 3) and Multi-Age Complete Classroom Implementation Kit (P3 and P4 combined).
  • Each kit includes developmental guidelines, 30 checklists, wall charts, reproducible masters flash drive, and teacher’s manual.
  • Teacher’s manual provides an overview, explains each element of the system, gives step-by-step procedures, and offers practical solutions.
  • Summary reports replace conventional report cards; scores are "As Expected" or "Needs Development."
  • Standards-based Developmental Guidelines Performance Indicators result in a score of “Not Yet,” “In Progress,” or "Proficient."
     

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