Diagnostic Assessments Graphic Organizer

Diagnostic Assessments Graphic Organizer
Assessment

Application of the Assessment

Assessment Measures

Publication Date of the Assessment

Applicable Age/Grade Levels

Type of Scores Yielded

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – 3rd Edition

The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - 3rd Edition, or WIAT-III, is administered to each individual.
The completion time varies according to grade level and the number of subtests administered.
It is possible to complete it on paper or online using the Q-interactive platform.
It is important to note that the WIAT-III should be administered by a qualified professional, such as a psychologist or educational specialist, who has received appropriate training and certification in the administration and interpretation of the test.
The assessment aims to test previously acquired knowledge in specific learning areas (Wechsler, 2009).

It assesses reading, writing, mathematics, oral language, and basic reading skills.
The test also assesses the individual’s ability to process and produce written language, solve mathematical problems, and understand and use verbal information (Wechsler, 2009).

In 2009, the Third Edition of the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test was released.
It was developed by David Wechsler and was published by Pearson Assessment (Wechsler, 2009).

The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - 3rd Edition or WIAT-III is appropriate for people aged 4 to 50 years 11 months (Wechsler, 2009).

The scores are based on age norms.
To report test results, standard scores and percentile rank are used (Wechsler, 2009).

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – 4th Edition

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – 4th Edition, or WISC-
IV is administered individually.
The assessment takes 60 to 90 minutes and can be completed on paper or online using the Q-interactive platform.
Additionally, the test should be administered and interpreted by a qualified professional, such as a clinical psychologist or a neuropsychologist.
The assessment is designed to assess a child’s intellectual capacity (Wechsler, 2003).

The WISC-IV assesses a child’s abilities in various areas, such as verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. The test is made up of several subtests, each of which is designed to assess a different cognitive ability (Wechsler, 2003).

The fourth Edition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children was released in 2003 (Wechsler, 2003).

The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - 3rd Edition is appropriate for children between the ages of 6 and 16 and 11 months (Wechsler, 2003).

The assessment produces Standard and Scaled Scores.
The test results can provide valuable information about a child’s strengths and weaknesses, which can be used to identify areas that may require further attention or support.
(Wechsler, 2003).
It is important to note that the WISC-IV is just one tool that can be used to evaluate a child’s cognitive abilities. The results should be considered in conjunction with other information, such as academic performan...