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CEFI — Teacher Form

Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory (Naglieri & Goldstein, 2013) · 87-item teacher rating scale · 9 clinical scales + Full Scale composite

About This Assessment

The CEFI Teacher Form measures executive function (EF) across nine clinical domains as observed in the classroom. Enter the pre-scored standard scores (M=100, SD=15) directly from the CEFI Score Summary Sheet. Higher scores indicate stronger EF skills.

Standard scores: 40–160
Percentile ranks: 0.1–99.9
Full Scale composite required
Individual scales optional but recommended
Student Information
CEFI Clinical Scale Scores

Enter standard scores (M=100, SD=15) from the CEFI Score Summary Sheet. Percentile ranks are optional but improve report accuracy.

Scale Standard Score Percentile Classification
Attention
Focuses and maintains attention during classroom tasks
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Emotion Regulation
Manages emotional responses in structured settings
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Flexibility
Adapts thinking and behavior to changing demands
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Inhibitory Control
Stops impulsive responses and controls behavior
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Initiation
Begins tasks independently without external prompting
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Organization
Keeps track of materials and manages multi-step tasks
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Planning
Anticipates future demands and formulates strategies
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Self-Monitoring
Evaluates own performance and detects errors
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Working Memory
Holds and manipulates information during tasks
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Standard Score Descriptive Classifications
≥130 · Very Elevated
120–129 · Elevated
110–119 · High Average
90–109 · Average
80–89 · Low Average
70–79 · Below Average (At-Risk)
≤69 · Very Low (Clinical Concern)
Full Scale Composite Required

The Full Scale composite is derived from all nine clinical scales and serves as the primary summary score for overall executive functioning.

Full Scale
Overall Executive Functioning Composite
Standard Score
Percentile
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