NAME: M Waqas

ROLL NO: 1427

SEMESTER: 6TH Evening
SUBMITTED TO: Dr. Qaisar Abbas
TEST NAME: WRAT (Wide Range Achievement Test)

Government College University Faisalabad

 Introduction of WRAT
The Wide-Range Achievement Test (WRAT) was developed in the 1930s by psychologist
Joseph Jastak and first published for operational use in 1946. Two subsequent revisions of the
WRAT were issued in 1984 (WRAT-R) and 1993 (WRAT 3; Wilkinson, 1993). The current
edition—WRAT 4—retains the focus of the previous editions by providing norm-referenced
measures of reading, spelling, and mathematics computation. Designed for use with individuals
age 5–94 years, the WRAT 4 contains four subtests: word reading, sentence comprehension,
spelling, and mathematics computation. The reading and sentence comprehension tests must be
administered individually, whereas the spelling and mathematics computation tests may be
administered either individually or in small groups. The administration time required is 15–45
minutes, depending on the age of the test taker. The various editions of the WRAT have enjoyed
widespread use due to their ease of administration and scoring and the amount of information
obtained in a relatively brief amount of testing time.
Purpose of the Test:
The WRAT-3 measures basic skills in reading, arithmetic, and spelling. The
test covers ages from 5–75 years old and takes approximately 30 minutes to administer.
Description

The WRAT-3 has two alternative testing forms (tan and blue). One form is administered with the
second form available if needed. Both testing forms (both the tan and blue forms) can be
administered. When this is done, a combined scored is obtained. Each testing form consists of
one reading test, one arithmetic test, and one spelling test. The reading test is administered
individually, but the other two tests may be given in groups of up to five people. The reading test
consists of 15 letters and 42 individual words that the examinee is asked to name or pronounce.
The spelling test consists of writing one’s name, 13 letters, and up to 40 words dictated to the
examinee and used in a sentence. The spelling items increase with difficulty. Finally, the
arithmetic test consists of two parts. Part I requires counting, reading number symbols, and
solving simple arithmetic problems that are verbally presented to the examinee. Part II consists
of using paper and a pencil to calculate up to 40 arithmetic problems within 15 minutes. These
arithmetic problems are presented in a test booklet.

Results

Scoring consists of a 1 for a correct answer and a 0 for an incorrect answer. The raw scores are
converted to standard scores. These are scores that allow the examiner to compare the
individual’s score to other people who have taken the test. Additionally, by converting raw
scores to standard scores the examiner has uniform scores and can more easily compare an
individual’s performance on one test with the individual’s performance on another test.
Material:

 Lead Pencil
 Eraser
 Sharpener
 A4 Size blank paper
 Table and Chair
 Suitable Environment
 Siting Arrangements

Instructions: