What the WIAT-III measures

The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Third UK Edition (WIAT-III UK) is a comprehensive tool used to assess readinglanguage, and numerical attainment.

What the WIAT-III UK Measures:

The WIAT-III UK evaluates skills in several academic areas:

  • Reading: Measures word reading, comprehension, and fluency.
  • Written Expression: Assesses spelling, writing fluency, and idea organization.
  • Mathematics: Tests problem-solving, numerical operations, and reasoning.
  • Oral Language: Evaluates listening comprehension and verbal reasoning.

Test Structure:

The WIAT-III UK is made up of various subtests to measure specific academic abilities. Some of these include:

  • Word Reading: Identifying and reading individual words.
  • Math Problem Solving: Solving word problems involving numbers and mathematical concepts.
  • Sentence Composition: Writing complete and grammatically correct sentences.
  • Listening Comprehension: Understanding spoken passages and answering related questions.

Each subtest is scored individually, and the results are combined to form a comprehensive profile of academic strengths and weaknesses.