Wide Range Achievement Spelling Subtest Questions and Answers

Question 1

When administering the WRAT-5 Spelling subtest to a 9-year-old student (4th grade), what is the appropriate starting point and the rule for discontinuing the subtest?

Accepted Answer

Start with Part 2 (Spelling); discontinue after 5 consecutive errors.

Answer

For examinees in 3rd grade or above, the WRAT-5 Spelling subtest begins with Part 2. The standard discontinue rule for this subtest is after 5 consecutive incorrect responses.

Question 2

An examiner is administering the Spelling subtest to an adult examinee. The examinee asks the examiner to repeat a word. According to WRAT-5 guidelines, which of the following is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

The examiner may repeat the word as necessary.

Answer

The administration guidelines for the WRAT-5 Spelling subtest explicitly state that words may be repeated if necessary for the examinee.

Question 3

A 7-year-old in second grade is taking the WRAT-5 Spelling subtest. The student scores 3 out of the first 5 items correctly on Part 2 (Spelling) before making 5 consecutive errors. What should the examiner do next?

Accepted Answer

Administer Part 1 (Letter Writing) because a basal was not established on Part 2.

Answer

If an examinee does not obtain a raw score of at least 5 on Part 2, the reverse rule applies, and the examiner must administer all of the Part 1 items. This is to establish a proper basal level for scoring.

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary skill measured by the WRAT-5 Spelling subtest?

Accepted Answer

The ability to write letters and words from dictation.

Answer

The WRAT-5 Spelling subtest directly assesses an individual's ability to write letters and words that are dictated by the examiner, measuring encoding skills.

Question 5

During the scoring of the Spelling subtest, an examiner notes that an adult has used a British English spelling for a word (e.g., 'colour' instead of 'color'). How should this be scored according to the WRAT-5 manual?

Accepted Answer

The item should be scored as correct, as alternative spellings are generally accepted.

Answer

While the WRAT-5 manual provides guidance on dialect and articulation for the Word Reading subtest, it does not make similar allowances for regional spelling variations in the Spelling subtest. Scoring must adhere strictly to the spellings provided in the manual, which are based on American English.

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Wide Range Achievement Spelling Subtest Questions and Answers