Essentials of WJ IV Tests of Achievement

• Complete coverage of administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting
• Expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls
• Conveniently formatted for rapid reference

The hands-on guide for confidently administering, scoring, and interpreting the WJ IV^® Tests of Achievement
Written by Nancy Mather and Barbara J. Wendling-two experts on the topic-Essentials of WJ IV^® Tests of Achievement provides step-by-step guidance for administering, scoring, and interpreting the achievement portion of the WJ IV^®.Designed to be an easy-to-use reference, the text goes beyond the information found in the WJ IV^® test manual to offer full explanations of the tests and clusters on the WJ IV^® ACH. This essential guide also explains the meaning of all scores and interpretive features and includes valuable advice on clinical applications and illuminating case studies.
Essentials of WJ IV^® Tests of Achievement contains:

• Concise chapters that feature numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and 'Test Yourself' questions
• Separate chapter on the use and interpretation of the WJ IV^® Tests of Oral Language and how the WJ IV^® ACH and WJ IV^® OL can be used together to increase diagnostic utility
• Expert assessment of the test's relative strengths and weaknesses

This accessible resource highlights the most informative aspects of WJ IV^® ACH, points out common errors, and reviews the complexities of administration and scoring the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement.


Nancy Mather, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Arizona in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies. She specializes in the areas of assessment, reading, writing, and learning disabilities. She has served as a learning disabilities teacher, a diagnostician, and an educational consultant.
Barbara J. Wendling, MA, is the Education Director of the Woodcock-Muñoz Foundation and the Director of the Richard Woodcock Institute. She is a co-author of the manuals for the WJ IV^® and the Woodcock Interpretation and Instructional Interventions Programs. She has served as a general education teacher, a learning disabilities specialist, a product manager for a test publishing company, and an educational consultant.