Essentials of WJ IV Tests of Achievement

Nancy Mather, Barbara J. Wendling

• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN:
  9781118799154
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781118799161
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Research & Methodology in Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Essentials of WJ IV® Tests of Achievement Assessment provides practical, step-by-step guidelines to administering, scoring, and interpreting the achievement portion of the WJ IV®. This easy-to-use reference goes beyond the information found in the WJ IV® test manuals. It offers full explanations of the tests and clusters on the WJ IV® ACH and explains the meaning of all scores and interpretive features. In addition, the authors offer valuable advice on clinical applications and illuminating case studies. Features include:

• Clear instructions on how the WJ IV® ACH and the WJ IV® Tests of Oral Language can be used together to increase diagnostic utility.
• Expert assessment of the tests' relative strengths and weaknesses.
• Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

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Overview

Although many standardized instruments exist for measuring academic performance, the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ ACH) is often cited as one of the most widely used and respected individual achievement tests since its original publication in 1977 (Gregory, 1996). The latest revision, the Woodcock-Johnson IV^® Tests of Achievement (WJ IV ACH) (Schrank, Mather, & McGrew, 2014a), provides examiners with an even more comprehensive and useful instrument. The WJ IV ACH is a companion instrument to the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ IV COG) (Schrank, McGrew, & Mather, 2014b) and the new Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Oral Language (WJ IV OL) (Schrank, Mather, & McGrew, 2014b). These three instruments form the Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ IV) (Schrank, McGrew, & Mather, 2014a), a comprehensive battery of individually administered tests that are designed to measure general intellectual ability, specific cognitive abilities, oral language abilities, and achievement. Depending upon the purpose of the assessment, these instruments may be used independently, in conjunction with each other, or with other assessment instruments.

Essentials of WJ IV^® Tests of Achievement provides an easy-to-use guide and reference for professionals and practitioners who wish to learn the key features of this instrument. This guide is appropriate for a wide array of professionals, whether their goal is to learn how to administer the test or simply to increase familiarity with the instrument. The topics covered include administration, scoring, interpretation, and application of the WJ IV ACH. In addition, one chapter is dedicated to the use and application of the WJ IV OL. All chapters include “Rapid Reference,” “Caution,” and “Don't Forget” boxes that highlight important points. At the end of each chapter is a “Test Yourself” section designed to help examiners review and reinforce the key information presented. These features make the guide an ideal resource for both in-service and graduate training in the application and interpretation of the WJ IV ACH. Examiners may wish to read the book from cover to cover or turn to individual chapters to find specific information. Rapid Reference 1.1 provides basic information about the WJ IV ACH and its publisher.

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Rapid Reference 1.1

Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement

1. Authors: Fredrick A. Schrank, Nancy Mather, and Kevin S. McGrew
2. Publication date: 2014
3. Curricular areas the test measures: Reading, written language, mathematics, and academic knowledge
4. Age range: 2 to 95+ years
5. Grade range: K.0 through 17.9
6. Administration Time: Standard Battery, 40 to 50 minutes; with Extended Battery, approximately another 45 minutes; selective testing, 5 to 10 minutes per test
7. Qualifications of Examiners: Undergraduate, graduate, or professional-level training and background in test administration and interpretation
8. Publisher:
   1. Riverside Publishing Company
   2. 3800 Golf Road, Suite 200
   3. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
   4. Customer service: 800.323.9540
   5. Fax: [phone]
   6. www.riversidepublishing.com
9. Price: WJ IV ACH complete test price (for any one Form A, B, or C) without case is $629 (as of 2014)

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History and Development

The original Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement was published in 1977 as part of the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery (WJ) (Woodcock & Joh...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Series Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter One: Overview
• Chapter Two: How to Administer the WJ IV ACH
• Chapter Three: How to Score the WJ IV ACH
• Chapter Four: How to Interpret the WJ IV ACH
• Chapter Five: Use and Interpretation of the WJ IV Tests of Oral Language
• Chapter Six: Strengths and Weaknesses of the WJ IV ACH
• Chapter Seven: Clinical Applications of the WJ IV ACH
• Chapter Eight: Illustrative Case Reports
• Appendix A: Fine Points of WJ IV ACH Administration and WJ IV OL Administration
• Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions About the WJ IV ACH and the WJ IV OL
• Appendix C: Table for Converting z-Scores (z) to Percentile Ranks (PR) or Standard Scores (SS)
• References
• Annotated Bibliography
• Index
• End User License Agreement