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Essentials of WJ®–IV Tests of Achievement 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.
Synopsis
- Complete coverage of administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting
- Expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls
- Conveniently formatted for rapid reference
The hands-on guide for confidently administering, scoring, and interpreting the WJ IV(R) Tests of Achievement
Written by Nancy Mather and Barbara J. Wendling--two experts on the topic--Essentials of WJ IV(R) Tests of Achievement provides step-by-step guidance for administering, scoring, and interpreting the achievement portion of the WJ IV(R).Designed to be an easy-to-use reference, the text goes beyond the information found in the WJ IV(R) test manual to offer full explanations of the tests and clusters on the WJ IV(R) ACH. This essential guide also explains the meaning of all scores and interpretive features and includes valuable advice on clinical applications and illuminating case studies.
Essentials of WJ IV(R) Tests of Achievement contains:
- Concise chapters that feature numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and 'Test Yourself' questions
- Separate chapter on the use and interpretation of the WJ IV(R) Tests of Oral Language and how the WJ IV(R) ACH and WJ IV(R) OL can be used together to increase diagnostic utility
- Expert assessment of the test's relative strengths and weaknesses
This accessible resource highlights the most informative aspects of WJ IV(R) ACH, points out common errors, and reviews the complexities of administration and scoring the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement.
Table of Contents
Series Preface
Acknowledgments
One Overview
Two How to Administer the WJ IV ACH
Three How to Score the WJ IV ACH
Four How to Interpret the WJ IV ACH
Five Administration and Interpretation of the WJ IV OL
Six Strengths and Weaknesses of the WJ IV ACH
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Seven Clinical Applications of the WJ IV ACH
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 WJ IV OL
Appendix C Table for Converting z-scores (z) to Percentile Ranks (PR) or Standard Scores (SS)
References
Annotated Bibliography
Index