Wide Range Achievement Math Computation Subtest Questions and Answers

Question 1

An examiner is administering the WRAT-5 Math Computation subtest to a 12-year-old student.
The student answers the first three items correctly but then makes five consecutive errors.
According to the standard administration procedure, what should the examiner do next?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue the subtest and record the total raw score.

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Administer the items preceding the start point in reverse order until a new basal is established.

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Provide a short break and then re-administer the five failed items.

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Continue administering items until the student reaches the end of the page.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key material, besides the Record Form and a pencil, that should be provided to the examinee during the WRAT-5 Math Computation subtest?

Accepted Answer

A blank piece of paper for scratch work

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A four-function calculator

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A ruler with both inch and centimeter markings

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A set of mathematical formula charts

Question 3

When scoring the WRAT-5 Math Computation subtest, an examiner notices that a student has written the correct digits for an answer, but in a reversed order (e.g., writing '51' instead of '15'). How should this response be scored?

Accepted Answer

As incorrect.

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As correct, because the correct digits were used.

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As a half-point credit, with a note in the margin.

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As a query, where the examiner asks the student to clarify their answer.

Question 4

The WRAT-5 Math Computation subtest is designed to measure a range of skills. Which of the following best describes the scope of content covered in this subtest?

Accepted Answer

Counting, solving oral problems, and written calculations from basic arithmetic to advanced operations.

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Only basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Primarily word problems requiring logical deduction and verbal reasoning.

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Exclusively skills in geometry and trigonometry.

Question 5

An 8-year-old examinee is administered Part 2 of the Math Computation subtest first, per standard procedure for their age. They only get 2 out of the first 5 attempted items correct before reaching the discontinue rule. What is the examiner's next step?

Accepted Answer

The examiner should administer Part 1 of the subtest.

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The subtest is complete, and the score is calculated based on the items attempted.

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The examiner should re-teach the missed concepts and allow the student to try again.

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The test is considered spoiled and cannot be scored.

Question 6

A school psychologist is calculating composite scores after a full WRAT-5 administration. The Math Computation standard score can be compared with other subtest scores for discrepancy analysis, but it does NOT combine with another subtest to form which of the following composite scores?

Accepted Answer

A Reading Composite Score

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A Mathematics Composite Score

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A Total Achievement Composite

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A Written Expression Composite