WIAT Orthographic Processing Skills 2

Question 1

A student writes 'becuase' instead of 'because'. Which orthographic skill is most directly impaired?

Accepted Answer

Sequential letter order memory

Answer

Sequential letter order memory allows writers to recall the precise sequence of letters within a word, and misordering internal letters indicates a deficit in this skill.

Question 2

Which of the following tasks most directly assesses orthographic pattern recognition?

Accepted Answer

Identifying which of two spellings looks correct

Answer

Choosing the correctly spelled word from alternatives requires recognizing stored visual-orthographic patterns without relying solely on phonics.

Question 3

On the WIAT, orthographic processing tasks differ from phonological tasks primarily because orthographic tasks emphasize:

Accepted Answer

Visual memory for letter sequences

Answer

Orthographic processing centers on visual memory for the exact spelling patterns and letter sequences stored in the mental lexicon.

Question 4

A child can decode 'knight' correctly when reading but consistently spells it 'nite.' This pattern best reflects:

Accepted Answer

Poor orthographic lexicon with adequate phonological skills

Answer

Spelling 'nite' is phonetically plausible but orthographically incorrect, showing intact sound-based skills but a weak stored visual representation of the word.

Question 5

Which spelling error type is most characteristic of an orthographic processing deficit rather than a phonological deficit?

Accepted Answer

Writing 'frend' for 'friend'

Answer

'Frend' omits the silent letter 'i' that is not phonetically predictable, indicating failure to store the complete orthographic pattern rather than a phonological error.

(WIAT) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test Practice Test

(WIAT) Wechsler Individual Achievement Test Practice Test

WIAT Orthographic Processing Skills 2