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.
Table of Contents:
Series Preface
Acknowledgments
One: WJ V Overview
Two: Theoretical Basis of the Woodcock-Johnson V
Three: General Administration Procedures
Four: WJ V Cognitive Test Administration
Five: WJ V Achievement Test Administration
Six: WJ V Virtual Test Library Test Administration
Seven: Understanding and Interpreting WJ V Scores
Eight: Clinical Applications for SLD
Nine: Illustrative Case Reports
Appendix: Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author :
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.
