Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition: Date

STUDENTX’s academic achievement was assessed using the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition
(WIAT-4). This assessment was conducted by PRACTITIONER NAME on DATE. The WIAT-4 is an individually
administered clinical instrument designed to measure the academic achievement of examinees ages 4 through 50,
and students in prekindergarten through Grade 12. The WIAT-4, a revision of the WIAT-III, consists of 20 subtests
used to evaluate listening, speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Examiners can choose to administer a
single subtest or any combination of subtests to assess achievement in one or more domains depending on the
student’s grade level and referral question. Score interpretation as well as STUDENTX’s performance on the WIAT-4
are interpreted below. The WIAT-4 has a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

Standard Percentile 95% Confidence Classification

Score Rank Interval
Basic Reading
Phonemic Proficiency
Word Reading
Pseudoword Decoding
Reading
Word Reading
Reading Comprehension
Reading Fluency
Oral Reading Fluency
Orthographic Fluency
Decoding Fluency
Mathematics
Numerical Operations
Math Problem Solving
Math Fluency
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Written Expression
Spelling
Sentence Composition
(Sentence Building)
(Sentence Combining)
Essay Composition
Oral Language
Listening Comprehension
(Receptive Vocabulary)
(Oral Discourse Comprehension)
Oral Expression
(Receptive Vocabulary)
(Oral Word Fluency)
(Sentence Repetition)

Basic Reading. The Basic Reading composite measures the ability to read real and made up words; it also
evaluates the student’s phonemic skills. STUDENTX’s performance fell in the XX range with a standard score of XX
(XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s true score falls between XX-XX. This composite is made up of
three subtests: Phonemic Proficiency, Word Reading, and Pseudoword Decoding.

The Phonemic Proficiency subtest measures the development of phonological/phonemic skills. Examinees respond
orally to items that require manipulation of the sounds within words. Tasks include elision (omission of a sound or
syllable), substitution, and reversal of sounds. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard
score of XX.

The Word Reading subtest is designed to measure letter and letter-sound knowledge as well as single-word reading.
In Part 1, examinees identify letters and match letters to sounds. In Part 2, examinees read aloud a list of regular and
irregular words. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.
The Pseudoword Decoding subtest is designed to measure phonic decoding skills. Examinees read aloud a list of
pseudowords (made up words). STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

Reading. The Reading composite measures an individual’s ability to read words and comprehend text. STUDENTX’s
performance fell in the XX range with a standard score of XX (XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s
true score falls between XX-XX. This composite is made up of two subtests: Word Reading and Reading
Comprehension.

An overview of STUDENTX’s performance on the Word Reading subtest is described in detail under the Basic
Reading composite (above).

The Reading Comprehension subtest measures reading comprehension skills at the level of the word, sentence, and
passage. Early items require examinees to match pictures with words to demonstrate comprehension. Sentence level
comprehension items require examinees to read a sentence and then answer a literal question about it. To measure
passage comprehension, examinees read narrative and expository passages and answer literal and inferential
comprehension questions asked by the examiner. Examinees can refer to the passage as needed to answer the
questions. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

Reading Fluency. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on the Reading Fluency composite with a standard score
of XX (XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s true score falls between XX-XX. This composite is made
up of three subtests: Oral Reading Fluency, Orthographic Fluency, and Decoding Fluency.

For the Oral Reading Fluency subtest, examinees read two passages aloud. The subtest standard score is based on
the average number of words read correctly per minute across the two passages. Examinees answer a
comprehension question after each passage to encourage reading with comprehension, but comprehension does not
factor into the score. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

The Orthographic Fluency subtest is designed to measure an examinee’s orthographic lexicon, or sight vocabulary.
Examinees read aloud a list of irregular words as quickly as possible across two timed trials. STUDENTX performed
in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

The Decoding Fluency subtest is designed to measure phonic decoding fluency. Examinees read aloud a list of
pseudowords as quickly as possible during two timed trials. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest
with a standard score of XX.

Mathematics. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on the Mathematics composite with a standard score of XX
(XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s true score falls between XX-XX. This composite is made up of
two subtests: Numerical Operations and Math Problem Solving.

The Numerical Operations subtest measures math calculation skills. For early items, examinees respond orally to
questions about number concepts and counting. For later items, examinees write answers to printed math problems
ranging from basic operations with integers to geometry, algebra, and calculus problems. STUDENTX performed in
the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

The Math Problem Solving subtest measures a range of math problem-solving skill domains including basic concepts,
everyday applications, geometry, and algebra. Examinees point to pictures or respond orally to items that require the
application of mathematical principles to real-life situations. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest
with a standard score of XX.

Math Fluency. STUDENTX’s performance on the Math Fluency composite fell in the XX range with a standard score
of XX (XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s true score falls between XX-XX. This composite is made
up of three subtests: Addition Fluency, Subtraction Fluency, and Multiplication Fluency.

The Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Fluency subtests are separated into three sections. For each one, the
student completes written addition, subtraction, or multiplication problems as quickly as possible within 60 seconds
(i.e., 60 seconds to complete addition problems; 60 seconds for subtraction problems, etc.). STUDENTX performed in
the XX range with a standard score of XX on the Addition Fluency subtest. Performance on the Subtraction Fluency
subtest was in the XX range with a standard score of XX. Multiplication Fluency skills were assessed to fall in the XX
range with a standard score of XX.
Written Expression. STUDENTX’s performance on the Written Expression composite fell in the XX range with a
standard score of XX (XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s true score falls between XX-XX. This
composite is made up of three subtests: Spelling, Sentence Composition, and Essay Composition.

The Spelling subtest measures written spelling from dictation. Examinees write words that are dictated within the
context of a sentence. For early items, examinees write letters that represent sounds. STUDENTX performed in the
XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

The Sentence Composition subtest is designed to measure sentence formulation skills. Responses are scored based
on semantics, grammar, capitalization, and the use of internal and ending punctuation. STUDENTX performed in the
XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX. The Sentence Composition subtest includes two component
scores: Sentence Building and Sentence Combining. The Sentence Building component requires the student to write
sentences that each include a target word. STUDENTX performed in the XX range with a standard score of XX. The
Sentence Combining component requires the student to combine the ideas from two or three given sentences into
one sentence. STUDENTX performed in the XX range with a standard score of XX.

The Essay Composition subtest is designed to measure spontaneous writing fluency at the discourse level.
Examinees are asked to write a descriptive expository essay within a 10-minute time limit. Essays are scored for
semantics, grammar, and mechanics. Content and organization are also evaluated using a qualitative rubric.
STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.

Oral Language. STUDENTX’s performance on the Oral Language composite fell in the XX range with a standard
score of XX (XX%ile). There is a 95% likelihood that STUDENTX’s true score falls between XX-XX. This composite is
made up of two subtests: Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression.

The Listening Comprehension subtest is designed to measure listening comprehension at the level of the word,
sentence, and passage. STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX.
Listening Comprehension includes two component scores: Receptive Vocabulary and Oral Discourse
Comprehension. On the Receptive Vocabulary component, examinees select the picture that best illustrates the
meaning of each target word spoken by the examiner. STUDENTX performed in the XX range with a standard score
of XX. On the Oral Discourse Comprehension Component, the student is asked to listen to passages presented via
audio recording and then respond aloud to comprehension questions asked by the examiner. STUDENTX performed
in the XX range with a standard score of XX.

The Oral Expression subtest is designed to measure oral expression at the level of the word and sentence.
STUDENTX performed in the XX range on this subtest with a standard score of XX. Oral Expression includes three
component scores: Expressive Vocabulary, Oral Word Fluency, and Sentence Repetition. On the Expressive
Vocabulary component, examinees see a picture and hear a definition, and then they say the word that best
corresponds to the picture and definition. STUDENTX performed in the XX range with a standard score of XX. The
Oral Word Fluency component requires the examinee to name as many things as possible belonging to a given
category within 60 seconds. STUDENTX performed in the XX range with a standard score of XX. The Sentence
Repetition component requires the examinee to listen to a sentence and then repeat it verbatim. Sentences increase
in length and complexity. STUDENTX performed in the XX range with a standard score of XX.

Summary of Academic Strengths and Weaknesses. XX