How is the WIAT Test Scored?

WIAT test scoring (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Third Edition) is based on several derivations of status scores and growth scores.  They are as follows:

Status Scores

• Standard Score
• Percentile Rank
• Normal Curve Equivalent
• Stanines

Growth Scores

• Grade Equivalent
• Age Equivalent
• Growth Scale Values

For standard scores, each number given shows the level at which your child is performing.

Score                Classification

130-above         Very Superior

120-129             Superior

110-119             High Average

90-109               Average

80-89                 Low

70-79                 Borderline

69-below           Extremely Low

The administrators then use these scores to interpret performance by noting and comparing the following, noting the pattern of strengths and weaknesses:

• Growth Scale Values
• Grade-Based and Age-Based Scores
• Composite Scores
• Score Differences
• Statistical Significance of Score Differences
  • Frequency of Score Differences
  • Qualitative Evaluation of Subtest Component Score Differences
    • Out-of-Level Item Set Performance

*Note: The WIAT is an achievement test that measures how an individual is doing in areas of academic work. It will give a summary of achievement and understanding in subjects like reading, math, written language, and oral language.

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4 Responses

Katia

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test- Third Edition (WIAT-III)
where is the IQ in composite scores

Total Reading SScore 81 10%
Basic Reading SScore 83 13%
Comprehension SScore 81 10%
Written Expression SScore 81 10%
Mathematics SScore 92 30%

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Hi Katia,

For score interpretation on the WIAT I would recommend reaching out to the psychologist that administered the test.

All the best,

Mayra

Kristin

The qualitative ranges given in this article are incorrect.

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Marcus

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