
- •Contents
- •Series Preface
- •Acknowledgments
- •Purposes and Uses of Achievement Tests
- •Diagnosing Achievement
- •Identifying Processes
- •Analyzing Errors
- •Making Placement Decisions and Planning Programs
- •Measuring Academic Progress
- •Evaluating Interventions or Programs
- •Conducting Research
- •Screening
- •Selecting an Achievement Test
- •Administering Standardized Achievement Tests
- •Testing Environment
- •Establishing Rapport
- •History and Development
- •Changes From KTEA-II to KTEA-3
- •Subtests
- •Mapping KTEA-3 to Common Core State Standards
- •Standardization and Psychometric Properties of the KTEA-3
- •Standardization
- •Reliability
- •Validity
- •Overview of the KTEA-3 Brief Form
- •Brief Form Standardization and Technical Characteristics
- •How to Administer the KTEA-3
- •Starting and Discontinuing Subtests
- •Sample, Teaching, and Practice Items
- •Recording Responses
- •Timing
- •Queries and Prompts
- •Subtest-by-Subtest Notes on Administration
- •How to Score the KTEA-3
- •Types of Scores
- •Subtest-by-Subtest Scoring Keys
- •How to Interpret the KTEA-3
- •Introduction to Interpretation
- •Step 1: Interpret the Academic Skills Battery (ASB) Composite
- •Step 2: Interpret Other Composite Scores and Subtest Scores
- •Subtest Floors and Ceilings
- •Interpretation of Composites
- •Clinical Analysis of Errors
- •Qualitative Observations
- •Using the KTEA-3 Across Multiple Administrations
- •Repeated Administrations of the Same Form
- •Administering Alternate Forms
- •Using the KTEA-3 Brief Form
- •Progress Monitoring
- •Screening for a Comprehensive Evaluation
- •KTEA-3 Score Reports
- •History and Development
- •Changes From WIAT-II to WIAT-III
- •Age Range
- •New and Modified Subtests
- •Composites
- •Administration and Scoring Rules
- •Skills Analysis
- •Intervention Goal Statements
- •New Analyses
- •New Scores
- •Validity Studies
- •Materials
- •Scoring and Reporting
- •Description of the WIAT-III
- •Subtests With Component Scores
- •Mapping WIAT-III to Common Core State Standards
- •Standardization and Psychometric Properties of the WIAT-III
- •Standardization
- •Reliability
- •Validity
- •Starting and Discontinuing Subtests
- •Sample, Teaching, and Practice Items
- •Recording Responses
- •Timing
- •Queries and Prompts
- •Subtest-by-Subtest Notes on Administration
- •How to Score the WIAT-III
- •Types of Scores
- •Score Reports
- •Subtest-by-Subtest Scoring Keys
- •Listening Comprehension
- •Early Reading Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Sentence Composition
- •Word Reading and Pseudoword Decoding
- •Essay Composition
- •Numerical Operations
- •Oral Expression
- •Oral Reading Fluency
- •Spelling
- •Math Fluency—Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication
- •Introduction to Interpretation
- •Step 1: Interpret the Composite Scores
- •Subtest Floors and Ceilings
- •Skills Analysis
- •Intervention Goal Statements
- •Qualitative Data
- •Using the WIAT-III Across Multiple Administrations
- •Linking Studies
- •Overview of the WISC-V, WISC-V Integrated, and KABC-II
- •Qualitative/Behavioral Analyses of Assessment Results
- •Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
- •Interpretation and Use of Three New Composite Scores
- •Accommodations for Visual, Hearing, and Motor Impairments
- •Ongoing Research on Gender Differences in Writing and the Utility of Error Analysis
- •Female Advantage in Writing on KTEA-II Brief and Comprehensive Forms
- •Strengths and Weaknesses of the KTEA-3
- •Assets of the KTEA-3
- •Test Development
- •Two Forms
- •Standardization
- •Reliability and Validity
- •Administration and Scoring
- •Interpretation
- •Phonological Processing
- •KTEA-3 Flash Drive
- •Limitations of the KTEA-3
- •Test Development
- •Standardization
- •Reliability and Validity
- •Administration and Scoring
- •Test Items
- •Interpretation
- •Final Comment
- •Strengths and Weaknesses of the WIAT-III
- •Assets of the WIAT-III
- •Test Development
- •Normative Sample
- •Reliability and Validity
- •Administration and Scoring
- •Interpretation
- •Better Listening Comprehension Measure
- •Technical Manual
- •Limitations of the WIAT-III
- •Floor and Ceiling
- •Test Coverage
- •Poor Instructions for Scoring Certain Tasks
- •Item Scoring
- •Audio Recorder
- •Final Comment
- •Content Coverage of the KTEA-3 and WIAT-III
- •Case Report 1: Jenna
- •Reason for Evaluation
- •Background Information
- •Behavioral Observations
- •Assessment Procedures and Tests Administered
- •Test Results
- •Neuropsychological Implications and Diagnostic Impressions
- •Recommendations
- •Psychometric Summary for Jenna
- •Case Report 2: Oscar
- •Reason for Evaluation
- •Background Information
- •Behavioral Observations
- •Assessment Procedures and Tests Administered
- •Test Results
- •Diagnostic Summary
- •Recommendations
- •Resources
- •Psychometric Summary for Oscar
- •Case Report 3: Rob
- •Purpose of the Evaluation
- •History and Background
- •Behavioral Observations
- •Assessment Procedures and Tests Administered
- •Results
- •Summary and Diagnostic Impressions
- •Recommendations
- •Psychometric Summary for Rob
- •Q-interactive Versus Q-global
- •Equivalency Studies
- •Essential Features of Q-interactive
- •Key Terminology
- •Central Website
- •Assess Application
- •References
- •Annotated Bibliography
- •About the Authors
- •About the Digital Resources
- •Index
Annotated Bibliography
Flanagan, D. P., Ortiz, S. O., & Alfonso, V. C. (2013). Essentials of cross-battery assessment (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
This third edition provides a comprehensive set of guidelines and procedures for organizing assessments based on contemporary CHC theory and research, integrating test results from di erent batteries in a psychometrically defensible way, and interpreting test results within the context of research on the relations between cognitive and academic abilities and processes. Also includes guidelines for assessing culturally and linguistically diverse populations and individuals suspected of having a specific learning disability. This book includes a CD-ROM containing three software programs for assisting in data management and interpretation, making decisions regarding specific learning disability, and discerning di erence from disability in individuals whose cultural and linguistic backgrounds di er from the mainstream.
Kaufman, A. S., & Kaufman, N. L. (2014). Kaufman test of educational achievement (3rd ed.). Bloomington, MN: NCS Pearson.
Three manuals are included in the test kit: Administration Manual, Scoring Manual, and
Technical & Interpretive Manual. T heAdministration Manual gives an overview of the KTEA-3 and provides detailed guidelines on administration and scoring. The Scoring Manual gives scoring instructions for the KTEA-3’s subjectively scored subtests and instructions for conducting error analysis. The Technical & Interpretive Manual (provided digitally) gives detailed information about KTEA-3 test development,111111111 standardization, and the test’s psychometric properties. It recommends an interpretive approach for analyzing test results, including error analysis. Norms tables are also included in the Technical & Interpretive Manual for examiners that prefer hand scoring (rather than using Q-global, the publisher’s digital scoring and reporting platform).
Kaufman, A. S., & Kaufman, N. L. (2015). Kaufman test of educational achievement brief form
(3rd ed.). Bloomington, MN: NCS Pearson.
The KTEA-3 Brief kit includes two manuals: a printed Administration Manual and the
Technical & Interpretive Manual (in digital form). The Administration Manual gives an overview of the KTEA-3 Brief and provides detailed guidelines on administration and scoring. The Technical & Interpretive Manual reviews the test development, normative samples, and psychometric qualities. A suggested interpretive approach is provided in this manual for analyzing test results. Norms tables are also provided for hand scoring (as an alternative to using Q-global, the publisher’s digital scoring and reporting platform).
Kaufman, A. S., Lichtenberger, E. O., Fletcher-Janzen, E., & Kaufman, N. L. (2005).
Essentials of KABC-II assessment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Covers thoroughly the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the KABC-II, including treatment of how it can be integrated with the KTEA-II (which can also be applied to the KTEA-3). It includes sample case reports exemplifying use of the KABC-II with the KTEA-II.
Kaufman, A. S., Raiford, S. E., & Coalson, D. L. (2015). Intelligent testing with the WISC-V . Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Provides guidance on administration, scoring, and interpreting WISC-V profiles for informing diagnoses and making meaningful educational recommendations. It gives advice on clinically
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applying the WISC-V by using a child’s strengths and weaknesses to create a targeted, appropriate intervention plan. The best theory-based methods for interpreting each child’s profile of test scores within the context of his or her background and behaviors are identified. Clinical case reports are presented with diverse referral reasons. Use of both the conventional WISC-V and WISC-V Digital is outlined in detail.
Pearson (2009). Wechsler Individual Achievement Test–Third Edition. San Antonio, TX: Author.
The Examiner’s Manual of this test (included in the test kit) gives detailed information about WIAT-III subtests and composites, how to administer and score the subtests, and how to interpret the results. The Technical Manual CD (included in the test kit) describes the test’s development, standardization, and the psychometric properties. It provides correlational data and information about how the WIAT-III is related to other tests. The Technical Manual reviews the test development, normative samples, and psychometric characteristics. Digital norms tables are provided for hand scoring (as an alternative to using Q-global, the publisher’s digital scoring and reporting platform).
Schneider, W. J., Lichtenberger, E. O., Mather, N., & Kaufman, N. L. (in press). Essentials of assessment report writing (2nd ed). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
This book reviews the essential elements and structure of well-written psychological and psychoeducational reports. It covers all aspects of preparing a written report and provides numerous illustrative examples of clear, informative reports. The book’s annotated case reports use a variety of cognitive, achievement, psychological, and neuropsychological assessment instruments to evaluate clients with a variety of referral concerns. The approach to assessment report writing advocated in this book suggests that writers present their conclusions using simple, lively prose, but omit unnecessary details about how they arrived at them, so that readers can focus on the key useful truths about111111111 the client.
About the Authors
Kristina C. Breaux, PhD, is a Senior Research Director with Pearson Clinical Assessment, a learning disabilities consultant, a researcher, and an author with expertise in the field of learning disabilities. Since receiving her clinical training at Northwestern University, Kristina has taught students of all ages as a licensed special educator and educational therapist and she has conducted numerous psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to coauthoring Essentials of WIAT-III and KTEA-II, Kristina is a published author of several book chapters and articles pertaining to assessment and learning disabilities. In her professional role at Pearson, Kristina led the development of the WIAT-III and worked in close collaboration with Alan and Nadeen Kaufman to develop the KTEA-3 Comprehensive and KTEA-3 Brief assessments. Kristina dedicates her professional work to improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities by linking assessment and instruction, and bridging research and practice.
Elizabeth O. Lichtenberger, PhD, has worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Alliant International University in San Diego111111111 and a researcher at the Laboratory for Cognitive Neuroscience at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. Her work at The Salk Institute focused on the cognitive and neuropsychological patterns in children with genetic developmental disorders. Because of her expertise in psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessment, Liz also serves as a psychoeducational test/measurement consultant and trainer for organizations and provides consultation to individual psychologists.
Liz is a published author of numerous books, book chapters, and articles on assessment and assessment instruments, including many books in the Essentials series, as well as Assessing Adolescent and Adult Intelligence (3rd ed.). In addition, Liz served as a consulting editor of the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Special Education: A Reference for the Education of the Handicapped and Other Exceptional Children and Adults and is currently on the editorial board of the journal Psychology in the Schools.
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Chapter 7: Q-INTERACTIVE FOR KTEA™-3 AND WIAT®-III
This chapter is provided in its entirety as a digital file.
Decision Trees for KTEA-3 and WIAT-III Subtests
This file includes the following decision tree tables to guide examiners in selecting subtests for specific referral concerns:
•Decision Tree for KTEA-3 Subtest Selection Based on Referral Concerns in the Domain of Spelling and Writing
•Decision Tree for KTEA-3 Subtest Selection Based on Referral Concerns in the Domain of Reading
•Decision Tree for WIAT-III Subtest Selection Based on Referral Concerns in the Domain of Spelling and Writing
•Decision Tree for WIAT-III Subtest Selection Based on Referral Concerns in the Domain of Math
•Decision Tree for WIAT-III Subtest Selection Based on Referral Concerns in the Domain of Reading
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Min & Max KTEA-3 Subtest Scores
This file includes tables that provide the lowest and highest possible standard scores for each KTEA-3 subtest at each age and grade level.
Min & Max WIAT-III Subtest Scores
This file includes tables that provide the lowest and highest possible standard scores for each WIAT-III subtest at each age level.
New Score Data for the KTEA-3 and WIAT-III
This file includes tables for five (5) new composite scores: two KTEA-3 Dyslexia Index Scores, two WIAT-III Dyslexia Index Scores, and a new KTEA-3 Oral Reading Fluency composite score.
For each of the KTEA-3 and the WIAT-III Dyslexia Index Scores, the following tables are provided:
•Grade-Based and Age-Based Composite Standard Scores
•Bands of Errors (95%, 90%, 85% Confidence Intervals) for Grade-Based Standard Scores and Age-Based Standard Scores
•Split-Half Reliability Coe cients for Subtests and Composites by Grade and by Age
•Reading/Writing Disorder Sample Mean Scores
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For the KTEA-3 Oral Reading Fluency composite score, the following tables are provided:
•Grade-Based and Age-Based Composite Standard Scores
•Bands of Errors (95%, 90%, 85% Confidence Intervals) for Grade-Based Standard Scores and Age-Based Standard Scores
•Composite Score Comparisons for KTEA-3 Oral Reading Fluency Composite versus KTEA-3 Decoding Composite Score: Significance and Frequency of Standard Score Di erences by Grade and by Age
•Split-Half Reliability Coe cients for Subtests and Composites by Grade (3–12)