Assessment Tools / Product Range / Woodcock-Johnson IV Family / Tests of Achievement
Woodcock-Johnson IV: Tests of Achievement (UK & Ireland Edition)
A standardised diagnostic testing ‘toolbox’ assesses reading, writing, and maths skills from 3 to 90 years in the UK and Rep. of Ireland.
Description
The Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement Tests UK/Irl edition assessment is a specialist toolbox comprising 11 short tests that teachers can pick and choose from. The test is a world leader in educational assessment and enables teachers and examiners to uncover a deep understanding of students’ core skills in literacy and math. Using this knowledge, teachers and examiners can pinpoint areas of strength and weakness and develop effective and targeted teaching plans and interventions. Psychologists and assessors can also use the test to help diagnose learning difficulties and plan interventions.
The Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement Tests are fast and easy to administer by qualified assessors. The test comes with a comprehensive examiner manual with details on how to use and interpret the test. And an online scoring and reporting tool enabling examiners to instantly calculate standard scores, percentiles, and age equivalents and generate reports for parents, teachers and others.
Scoring and Reporting
All Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement Tests are paper-based assessments with digital scoring and reporting tools available on Riverside Score. Riverside Score is a secure, web-based platform where examiners can easily enter raw scores, assessment data and test observations. In addition, various reports suitable for parents, teachers and other professionals can be generated instantly on the platform.
Highlights:
- Individual diagnostic assessment
- Suitable for all ages (ages 3-90 years)
- Reading, writing and maths tests all in one place
- Fast administration times (5-10 minutes per test)
- Detailed profile of strengths and weaknesses
- Enables targeted intervention and support
- Suitable for progress tracking
- Co-normed with WJIV Cognitive and Oral Language battery
Using the WJ IV in Schools
1
Help design IEP’s and Student Support Plans
2
Use scores to allocate support resources
3
Apply for exemptions from subjects (e.g. Irish in ROI)
4
Use on the JCQ Form 8 for access arrangements (UK)
5
Use for Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) applications (ROI)
6
Help diagnose learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
Benefits
Fast
Fast administration times (5-10 minutes per test)
Profiling
Detailed profile of strengths and weaknesses
One-Stop-Shop
Reading, writing and maths tests all in one place.
All Ages
Suitable for all ages (ages 3-90 years)
What's included?
- Examiner Administration Manual
- Test Stimulus Book
- Photocopiable Teacher Record Form
- Photocopiable Student Response Books
- Scoring Overlays
- Carry Bag
Restriction Level
Approved By?
WIIIP – Interpretation and Instructional Interventions Program
WIIIP – Interpretation and Instructional Interventions Program
Spend less time writing reports, more time facilitating intervention and program planning. The WJ IV Interpretation and Instructional Interventions Program™ (WIIIP®) personalises interventions and writes reports for assessors.
Free Downloads
Analysis of the WJ IV and Access Arrangements
Download Approved DARE Tests in Rep. of Ireland
Free Webinar Recording
Exploring the Woodcock-Johnson IV: Tests of Achievement (WJIV) UK & Irl Edition
Take a look inside & around this world-class achievement test suitable for assessors and competent using the assessment and getting the most out of your data.
Reviews
What Subtests are in the WJ IV Achievement (UK & Ireland Edition)
With solid reliability, a comprehensive set of available subtests and its time-efficient nature, the WJ IV is the perfect choice for high-stakes testing (i.e. when testing student eligibility for schemes and resources). Please see below for several schemes the WJ IV has been widely used in the UK & Rep. Of Ireland.
Measures the ability to recognise letters and words which are arranged in order of difficulty
- Access Arrangements: (Reader – Single word reading)
- DARE: (Single-word reading. Dyslexia)
Requires the person to analyse and solve maths problems.
- Access Arrangements (N/A)
- DARE: Maths Reasoning (Dyscalculia)
Requires the person to write words that are presented orally.
- Access Arrangements: (Scribe )
- DARE: (Dyslexia)
Measures the ability to study a sentence or short passage and exercise a variety of comprehension and vocabulary skills in identifying a missing word.
- Access Arrangements: Reader (Reading Comprehension)
- DARE: Reading Comprehension (Dyslexia)
Measures the ability to perform mathematical computations
- Access Arrangements: N/A
- DARE: Maths Calculation (Dyscalculia)
Requires the person to write sentences that are evaluated for their quality of expression.
- Access Arrangements: N/A
- DARE: N/A
Requires examinee to read nonsense words of increasing difficulty.
- Access Arrangements: Extra Time (Cognitive Processing)
- DARE: Pseudoword Decoding (Dyslexia)
The person reads aloud sentences of increasing difficulty.
- Access Arrangements: N/A
- DARE: Reading Accuracy (Dyslexia)
The task involves reading simple sentences quickly and deciding if they are true or false.
- Access Arrangements: Reader/Extra Time (Cognitive Processing)
- DARE: Reading Fluency/Speed (Dyslexia)
Measures the ability to solve simple addition, subtraction and multiplication problems quickly.
- Access Arrangements: N/A
- DARE: Maths Fluency (Dyscalculia)
Measures the ability to solve simple addition, subtraction and multiplication problems quickly.
- Access Arrangements: Extra Time (Cognitive Processing)
- DARE: Writing Fluency (Dyslexia)
Frequently Asked Questions
Any person administering the WJ IV Ach needs prior knowledge of the exact administration and scoring procedures and an understanding of the importance of adhering to standardised procedures. To become proficient in administering the WJ IV Ach examiners need to study the administration and scoring procedures carefully and follow the procedures precisely.
Competent interpretation of the WJ requires a higher degree of knowledge and experience that is required for administering and scoring tests. Graduate-level training in educational assessment and a background in diagnostic decision-making are recommended for individuals who will interpret WJ results. Only trained and knowledgeable professionals who are sensitive to the conditions that may compromise, or even invalidate, standardised test results should make interpretations and decisions. The level of formal education recommended to use and interpret the WJIV Ach may include qualifications such as:
- Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) t
- Post graduate qualification in special education
- Level 7 or equivalent qualification in specialist assessment (eg CPT3A or ETAAC)
The level of formal education recommended to interpret the WJ is typically documented by successful completion of an applicable graduate-level programme of study that includes, at a minimum, a practical type course covering administration and interpretation of standardised tests of academic achievement. In addition, many qualified examiners possess professional certification registration in a field or profession that includes as part of its formal training and code of ethics the responsibility for rendering educational assessment and interpretation services.
No, there is no expiration date on the Woodcock Johnson IV credits
Recommended Online Training
Woodcock Johnson IV: Tests of Achievement (UK / Ire Edition) Online Training
Training in Administration And Scoring
In partnership with Riverside Insights we have developed a bespoke self paced training course in the administration, scoring and interpretation of the WJIV achievement battery. The course has been carefully designed so you can easily fit it around your busy schedule and will help ensure you are confident and competent using the assessment and getting the most out of your data.
Recommended Co-Normed Assessments
Woodcock-Johnson IV: Tests of Oral Language
Woodcock-Johnson IV: Tests of Cognitive Abilities
How to Order from Education Elephant
It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3
STEP 02
Create Your Account
Once you’ve chosen your product or products, enter your details and qualifications to create your account.
STEP 03
Purchase Your Products
After logging in with your approved account, you will be able to purchase products in our shop
*Please note that some tests have restrictions and can only be purchased by those that have suitable testing qualifications.
Our Blog
Education Elephant4 Tips to Manage ADHD in Your Classroom
The following shortlist illustrates specific ways to manage ADHD behaviour in school...
Education ElephantWhat is the Difference Between Dysprax...
Dyspraxia and Dysgraphia can cause similar or overlapping struggles with writing and fine...
Education ElephantIs the Spelling and Grammar Waiver Used...
A study led by Dr Kate James from Éirim: The National Assessment Agency suggests...
Education ElephantWhat Makes a Good Dyslexia Font?
My name is Bob Hext, and I am the Director of my family-run business of 30 years...
Sign Up Now & Receive:
- 5% OFF your first order with us
- Exclusive offers and promotions
- VIP access to new courses, webinars and products
Carol Neenan
Maria Van Assche MDG
Patricia Timoney
Megan