sites for understanding results of testing

nt

Hi, b,

Here are a couple of good sites for understanding the WISC:

http://www.patoss-dyslexia.org/epreports.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/1580/sped/wisc.html

And another which will help you understand all test scores:

http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/tests_measurements.html#anchor818136

Receptive language is what the child hears, or receives. Expressive language is output, what the child says or writes.

All of the scores on the WJ and WISC are based on 100 being average. 15 points is one standard deviation from the mean of 100. So 85 to 115 can be said to be in the average range. LD placement is determined by a discrepancy between the IQ score and the achievement scores.

Janis

not everywhere…in Mass. there is no set discrepancy for qualifying for LD; if a professional is in a role to diagnose and treat LD, he/she should know how their state and district interprets testing.

There may be no set discrepancy, but I’d imagine that achievement still must be lower than the ability level, correct?

Janis

There are many “NVLD” kids being served who have very little or no discrepancy in reading or math….I suspect with the new IDEA it will change a lot.

And I, for one, will be VERY glad to see the requirements change so that children can have earlier intervention. But at this time, my state would not place any child LD without a 15 point discrepancy in something.

Janis