Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) Overview Flashcards
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Which WIAT composite would best reflect a student's overall reading ability?
Answer: Total Reading composite
The Total Reading composite summarizes overall reading performance.
A psychologist wants to assess a child's spelling ability with the WIAT. Which subtest is most relevant?
Answer: Spelling
The Spelling subtest directly measures spelling skills.
On the WIAT, scaled standard scores typically have a mean of:
Answer: 100
WIAT standard scores use a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.
Which WIAT domain assesses both listening and speaking skills?
Answer: Oral Language
The Oral Language domain covers listening comprehension and oral expression.
An examiner notes a student scored very high on Math Problem Solving but low on Math Fluency. This pattern most suggests:
Answer: Strong reasoning but slow calculation speed
Good problem solving with weak fluency suggests reasoning is intact but speed of computation lags.
Why might the WIAT be administered as part of an IEP eligibility evaluation?
Answer: To document academic skill levels for special education planning
The WIAT provides achievement data used in special education eligibility and planning.
What is a 'grade equivalent' score on the WIAT?
Answer: The grade level at which a typical student earns that raw score
A grade equivalent indicates the grade level at which the average student would achieve that score.