Essentials of WJ V Assessment
1st Edition
Published on 7. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-394-29655-2 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive guide to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Woodcock-Johnson V assessment battery
In Essentials of WJ V Assessment, a team of veteran psychological practitioners with expertise in formal assessment delivers a comprehensive resource for practitioners tasked with administering the Woodcock-Johnson V assessment battery. The book explains how to administer, score, and interpret all three parts of the WJ V: the WJ V Tests of Cognitive Abilities, the WJ V Tests of Achievement, and the WJ V Tests of Oral Language Abilities.
The book is an authoritative and current guide to using the Woodcock-Johnson V assessment tests. Practitioners will explore the newly introduced digital platform and tools and find expert instruction for understanding and administering newly added test components.
Inside the book:
Practice quizzes to help readers ensure they've understood the material contained within
Case examples that illustrate the concepts discussed in the book and how they're applied in real-world scenarios
Straightforward explanations of all possible test scores and the interpretive features that assessors rely on to understand them
Perfect for school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and neuropsychologist, Essentials of WJ V Assessment is a must-have resource for all students and professionals interested in the proper administration of the Woodcock-Johnson V.
In Essentials of WJ V Assessment, a team of veteran psychological practitioners with expertise in formal assessment delivers a comprehensive resource for practitioners tasked with administering the Woodcock-Johnson V assessment battery. The book explains how to administer, score, and interpret all three parts of the WJ V: the WJ V Tests of Cognitive Abilities, the WJ V Tests of Achievement, and the WJ V Tests of Oral Language Abilities.
The book is an authoritative and current guide to using the Woodcock-Johnson V assessment tests. Practitioners will explore the newly introduced digital platform and tools and find expert instruction for understanding and administering newly added test components.
Inside the book:
Practice quizzes to help readers ensure they've understood the material contained within
Case examples that illustrate the concepts discussed in the book and how they're applied in real-world scenarios
Straightforward explanations of all possible test scores and the interpretive features that assessors rely on to understand them
Perfect for school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and neuropsychologist, Essentials of WJ V Assessment is a must-have resource for all students and professionals interested in the proper administration of the Woodcock-Johnson V.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-29655-2 (9781394296552)
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Erica M. Laforte | Nancy Mather | W. Joel Schneider
Essentials of WJ V Assessment
E-Book
04/2026
1st Edition
Wiley
€51.99
Available for download
Erica M. Laforte | Nancy Mather | W. Joel Schneider
Essentials of WJ V Assessment
E-Book
04/2026
1st Edition
Wiley
€51.99
Available for download
Persons
ERICA M. LaFORTE is a psychometrician with more than 25 years in the field of educational test development. She is Head of Test Development at Marker Learning, and is a co-author of the Woodcock-Johnson V.
NANCY MATHER is a Professor Emerita at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She is the co-author of Essentials of Dyslexia: Assessment and Intervention, Second Edition. She is also a co-author of the Woodcock-Johnson V.
W. JOEL SCHNEIDER is a Professor at Temple University in both the School of Psychology and Counseling Psychology Programs. He is a co-author of Essentials of Assessment Report Writing, Second Edition, and Psychological Testing and Assessment.
NANCY MATHER is a Professor Emerita at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She is the co-author of Essentials of Dyslexia: Assessment and Intervention, Second Edition. She is also a co-author of the Woodcock-Johnson V.
W. JOEL SCHNEIDER is a Professor at Temple University in both the School of Psychology and Counseling Psychology Programs. He is a co-author of Essentials of Assessment Report Writing, Second Edition, and Psychological Testing and Assessment.
Content
Series Preface vi
Acknowledgments viii
One WJ V Overview 1
Two Theoretical Basis of the Woodcock- Johnson V 27
Three General Administration Procedures 61
Four WJ V Cognitive Test Administration 101
Five WJ V Achievement Test Administration 132
Six WJ V Virtual Test Library Test Administration 176
Seven Understanding and Interpreting WJ V Scores 199
Eight Clinical Applications for SLD 257
Nine Illustrative Case Reports 297
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions 372
Index 383
Acknowledgments viii
One WJ V Overview 1
Two Theoretical Basis of the Woodcock- Johnson V 27
Three General Administration Procedures 61
Four WJ V Cognitive Test Administration 101
Five WJ V Achievement Test Administration 132
Six WJ V Virtual Test Library Test Administration 176
Seven Understanding and Interpreting WJ V Scores 199
Eight Clinical Applications for SLD 257
Nine Illustrative Case Reports 297
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions 372
Index 383