Essentials of WJ V Assessment
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.
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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.
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
