Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement
The Gold Standard for Testing
The Woodcock-Johnson Test creates a low-stress environment, allowing students to excel without the pressure of traditional assessments. It offers valuable insights for personalized educational planning.
Primarily Orally Administered
All instructions and test sections are read aloud. Students will read sections that are intended for reading assessment.
1-1 Testing
Environment
Detailed,
Accurate
Reports
The majority of the test is given 1-1.
(Some tests may be administered in a small group. Speak with your assocate with questions)
Parents will recieve clear reports that proved a "Snapshot" of your child's academic achivement.
Meets NC Homeschool Standardized Testing Requirements
A 20-30 Minute Consultation Included with Every Test!
Your test administrator will take time to explain the testing results, offer feedback and suggestions, and answer your quesitons after the test.
The following Subtests are included with the Basic Test:
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Passage Comprehension - Application Test
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Letter/Word Identification - Skill Test
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Sentence Reading Fluency - Speed Test
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Word Reading Fluency - Speed Test
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Spelling - Skill Test
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Writing Fluency - Speed Test
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Writing Samples - Application Test
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Calculation - Skill Test
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Math Fluency - Speed Test
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Applied Problems - Application Test
(The tester may substitute subtests as needed based on a student's individual needs.)
Customize your Woodcock-Johnson Test Session
Every Woocock-Johnson Test session is Customizable based on your students' needs. S.M.A.R.T. wants to give you the information and help that you need. If you want to dig deeper into specific areas to get a clearer picture of your student’s learning needs, consider the options below.
Optional Testing Add-ons
Dyslexia Screening Cluster +$90 (~2hr) Includes Broad Oral Language, processing speed, and additional Reading Clusters. Gives you a detailed Report in Screening for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities. Does not Officially Diagnose Dyslexia, but it will give you information about your child’s tendencies towards dyslexia. Can be scheduled at a separate time from the basic test, if needed. Please communicate this to your testing associate.
Oral Language Cluster +$70 (~1.25 hr) Highly recommended, having administered the first time. Especially useful if your child is struggling in several areas. This test can help determine if your child is struggling with Oral Language or Auditory Processing. (No reading, writing, or academic knowledge required in this test)
Processing / Speed Cluster +$30 (~.5 hr) Useful for helping determine if your child may struggle with processing information for academic tasks. Helpful if you are noticing your child has trouble finishing work and/or struggles with timed tasks.
Specific Reading Cluster +$25 (~.5 hr) An in-depth look at your child’s basic reading skills. You will receive a more Detailed Report Concerning Your Child’s Reading Level and to gain insight into what particular areas of reading they may be struggling with.
(is included in the Dylsexia Screening cluster)
Reading Comprehension/Vocabulary Cluster +$25 (~.5 hr) Added subtests to look more closely at specific reading comprehension skills and vocabulary knowledge. More detailed report concerning your child’s Reading Comprehension Level.
Phonics Cluster +$30 (~.5 hr) An in-depth look at your student’s phonological awareness and ability to use and understand phonemes (letter sounds). You will receive a more Detailed Report Concerning your child’s ability to read and decode words phonetically.
Specific Math Cluster +$10 ( ~.25 hr) An in-depth look at your student’s ability to understand numbers and solve problems. You will receive a more Detailed Report concerning your Child’s Math Problem-Solving Ability and number sense.
Basic Writing Skills Cluster +$10 ( ~.25 hr) An in-depth look at your students' grammar and use of basic writing skills. More Detailed Report concerning your Child’s Basic Writing Ability.
Academic Knowledge Cluster +$25 (~.5 hr) Report Concerning your students’ general academic knowledge across general topics of Science, Social Studies, Humanities
To Schedule a test session, please contact an Associate to arrange a date and then complete the Registration Form below.
S.M.A.R.T. is an approved NCSEAA Provider. You may use your ESA+ class wallet account for students with disabilities to pay for Woodcock-Johnson Test Session.
Tests administered outside the SMART associate's home testing area will be subject to a travel fee.
How to Prepare for your Woodcock-Johnson IV Test Session with S.M.A.R.T.
There is no need to study or prepare for your session in any certain way. These tests are intended to show you what your child can do academically without assistance or prompting and what they have stored in their long-term memory.
If you would like to prepare your students for the types of questions that they will see during their Woodcock-Johnson IV evaluation, some things you can do are as follows:
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Younger students may review basic addition and subtraction concepts. (Also they can review simple multiplication and division if they have learned it)
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Practice basic mixed math facts with a timer. (Students are asked to do as many problems as they are able within the time limit. There is no pressure to complete all the problems.)
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Review basic calculation skills such as multi-digit addition and subtraction, multi-digit multiplication, long division and fractions without the use of a calculator, with older students that have learned these skills previously.
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Review applied math skills such as counting money, reading an analog clock, and solving basic word problems with students who have learned these skills previously.
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Review basic sentence writing skills with students who have previously learned to write sentences.
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Review basic spelling skills or letter writing skills.
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Read simple sentences or words and answer questions with a timer. (Students are asked to do as many questions as they are able within the time limit. There is no pressure to complete all the questions.)
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Practice how to fill in a missing word in short sentences or passages.
The Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement is a very student friendly, low stress, and gentle assessment. All S.M.A.R.T. Testing associates will work with your child to make sure they have a pleasant testing experience.
The basic test consists of 10 subtests that measure students’ ability levels in reading, mathematics, and written expression. These assessments do not follow any particular curriculum, course of study, or state standards. It is a nationally-normed standardized test that gives a snapshot of your child’s ability to independently use the skills that they have learned in reading, writing, and math.
We recommend that you encourage your child that the evaluation is a chance for them to show what they know. Make sure your child understands that they will not be able to answer every question on the test and encourage them to try their best. The scores on a Woodcock-Johnson test are for your information to help you know how you can continue to educate your child.
Sample Reports for Woodcock-Johnson IV Reports
3rd Grade Sample
Student Reports
Score Report
This report gives and overview of all scores by cluster and by each individual subtest given. This report will be ran by Age (AE) and Grade (GE).
Profile Report
This report gives a visual representation of scores compared to the average score for a student of the same age or grade. It also shows the students working level range. This report will be ran by Age (AE) and Grade (GE).
Parent Report
This report gives a visual representation for the classification of each test cluster and the National Percintile Rank. This report will be ran by Age (AE) or Grade (GE).