Pricing For the WJIII

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Although we test year-round, DNPE suggests testing begin March 1.

Why is the WJ III more expensive than the other tests? The cost difference between the IOWA, CAT/5, Stanford and the WJ-III is significant, due to the administration and scoring. The WJ-III is not a group administered “bubble test”. Rather, the WJ-III is given one-on-one and based on individual national norms. Though it generally takes less time to administer the WJ-III, the method used is more specialized, while at the same time provides expanded depth and coverage. Those who take the Broad Knowledge tests will receive expanded Broad Achievement clusters that contain 3 tests measuring basic skills, fluency and application. The tests of Achievement match all seven areas of IDEA legislation. The administrator of the WJ-III is trained to administer the test to individuals using ceiling and basal scores. To keep it simple the use of these scores keeps the test time shorter, while at the same time allows a student to work up to any grade level within a certain range. During the administration of the test, the administrator makes observations, which are included in the narrative report. The feedback is immediate using computer generated scores. During the consultation the parent is free to ask questions relating to the interpretation of the scores.

Ø Basic PLUS: Reading (Letter-Word Identification, Reading Fluency, Passage Comprehension, Picture Vocabulary), Math (Calculation, Math Fluency, Applied Problems), & Writing (Spelling, Writing Fluency, Writing Samples), Academic Knowledge Cluster (Social Studies, Science, Cultural Knowledge - $85.00 plus free consultation on scores and typed report.

Ø Broad Knowledge: Basic Knowledge plus, Reading Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies), Quantitative Concepts, Oral Language (K-2), Punctuation and Capitalization (3-7), Editing, Academic Knowledge (Science, Social Studies and Cultural Knowledge) - $145.00 plus free consultation on scores and typed report.

Ø Extensive Knowledge: Extensive Knowledge: Extensive testing, determined by your child’s individual needs, can be arranged at a cost of $15.00 per additional test. Other supplemental Test Include, Spelling of Sounds, Sound Awareness, Word Attack, Story Recall, Story Recall, Handwriting, Understanding Directions. As always we can adapt the testing session to match your needs!

Ø The WJ III Tests of Achievement has two parallel forms (A and B) that are divided into two batteries—Standard and Extended. The Standard Battery includes tests 1 through 12 that provide a broad set of scores. The 10 tests in the Extended Battery provide more in-depth diagnostic information on specific academic strengths and weaknesses. Examiners can administer the Standard Battery either alone or with the Extended Battery. All this may sound overwhelming, but Don’t Worry! We will help you determine what is best for your child!

Ø Preschool Children: The WJ III uses 12 tests for preschool children. Two year olds can generally perform the beginning tasks presented in the Picture Vocabulary, Story Recall, Understanding Directions, Spelling, Passage Comprehension, Applied Problems, Story Recall-Delayed, Word Attack, Oral comprehension, Academic Knowledge (Science, Social Studies, and Cultural Knowledge) and Sound Awareness - $85.00 plus free consultation and score report for children 2 to 6.