• Ages: 2;0 to 85+
• Testing Time: 20 minutes
• Norm-referenced: raw scores; standard scores; percentile ranks; age equivalents
• Complete ROWPVT–5 Kit: Manual, Test Plates, 25 Record Forms, in vinyl folder (2026)
• Qualification Level: B

The ROWPVT–5 is an individually administered, norm-referenced assessment of how well persons ages 2 years to 85 years can match a word that is heard (in English) to objects, actions, or concepts presented in updated full-color pictures in a multiple-choice format. The test consists of 192 items presented in a developmental sequence that reflect concepts with which people currently have experience through home, school, or media. The ROWPVT-5 features additional items for younger children, as well as for older adults.

The ROWPVT–5 was normed on a representative sample of 1,800 individuals. The ROWPVT–5 has been co-normed with the EOWPVT-5 to provide a comprehensive assessment of expressive and receptive vocabulary. Scores can be combined to create an overall measure of one-word vocabulary.

Administration and Scoring

The ROWPVT–5 can be administered in about 20 minutes. Age-related starting points and ceilings minimize testing burden. Scoring is easy and straightforward, generally taking less than 5 minutes. Raw scores are reported as standard scores, percentile ranks, and age equivalents.

Reliability and Validity

Cronbach’s alpha values ranged from 0.77 to 0.98. Test-retest correlations were 0.89. The ROWPVT-5 was shown to differentiate individuals with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, aphasia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and speech-language impairments from typically developing peers.

COMPLETE ROWPVT–5 KIT INCLUDES: Examiner’s Manual, Test Plates, and 25 Record Forms, all in a sturdy storage case. (©2026)