The relative difficulty of our five words is indicated by the order in which we have listed them in the test (i.e., beginning with the easiest and ending with the hardest). On the standard of three correct definitions, these words fit very accurately in year XII. XII, 3. THE BALL-AND-FIELD TEST (SUPERIOR PLAN) PROCEDURE, as in year VIII, test 1. SCORING. Score 3 (or superior plan) is required for passing in year XII.[70] [70] See scoring card. XII, 4. DISSECTED SENTENCES The following disarranged sentences are used:-- FOR THE STARTED AN WE COUNTRY EARLY AT HOUR TO ASKED PAPER MY TEACHER CORRECT I MY A DEFENDS DOG GOOD HIS BRAVELY MASTER These should be printed in type like that used above. The Stanford record booklet contains the sentences in convenient form. It is not permissible to substitute written words or printed script, as that would make the test harder. All the words should be printed in caps in order that no clue shall be given as to the first word in a sentence. For a similar reason the period is omitted. PROCEDURE. Say: "_Here is a sentence that has the words all mixed up so that they don't make any sense. If the words were changed around in the right order they would make a good sentence. Look carefully and see if you can tell me how the sentence ought to read._" Give the sentences in the order in which they are listed in the record booklet. Do not tell the subject to see how quickly he can do it, because with this test any suggestion of hurrying is likely to produce a kind of mental paralysis. If the subject has no success with the first sentence in one minute, read it off correctly for him, somewhat slowly, and pointing to each word as it is spoken. Then proceed to the second and third, allowing one minute for each. Give no further help. It is not permissible, in case an incorrect response is given, to ask the subject to try again, or to say: "_Are you sure that is right?_" "_Are you sure you have not left out any words?_" etc. Instead, maintain absolute silence. However, the subject is permitted to make as many changes in his response as he sees fit, provided he makes them spontaneously and within the allotted time. Record the entire response. Once in a great while the subject misunderstands the task and thinks the only requirement is to use all the words given, and that it is permitted to add as many other words as he likes. It is then necessary to repeat the instructions and to allow a new trial. SCORING. _Two sentences out of three must be correctly given within the minute allotted to each._ It is understood, of course, that if the first sentence has to be read for the subject, both the other responses must be given correctly. A sentence is not counted correct if a single word is omitted, altered, or inserted, or if the order given fails to make perfect sense.