Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement and Cognitive Abilities: Sample – PDF – WJ IV

Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement and Cognitive Abilities – Sample Questions.

As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is well-prepared for any academic challenge. The Woodcock-Johnson Test is used to assess a student’s academic achievement and cognitive abilities, making preparation an important step in the process.

It’s essential to understand that the Woodcock-Johnson test consists of two separate assessments:

• Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement – Measures knowledge in key academic areas.
• Woodcock-Johnson Cognitive Abilities Test – Evaluates learning abilities, memory, and problem-solving skills.

Each test includes a variety of sub-tests designed to provide a comprehensive picture of a child’s academic strengths and cognitive development. Understanding these sections can help parents support their child’s learning journey.

See Sample Questions:

If you would like to see what kind of questions appear on the Woodcock-Johnson Test, take a look at the video below. We recommend starting at the 3 minute and 45 seconds mark to go directly to the sample questions.

By familiarizing your child with the test format, you can help them feel more confident and comfortable on test day. Preparation can make a significant difference in their performance!

Quizlet.com also has 20 the Woodcock-Johnson iv test batteries available as flashcards.

The Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement Test.

Here are the sub-tests of the Woodcock-Johnson IV Achievement Test along with a brief description of each:

1. Letter-Word Identification: Measures the ability to recognize and identify letters and words.
2. Applied Problems: Assesses mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
3. Spelling: Tests spelling proficiency.
4. Passage Comprehension: Evaluates reading comprehension and understanding of written text.
5. Calculation: Measures the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
6. Writing Samples: Assesses writing quality and composition skills.
7. Word Attack: Evaluates the ability to read unfamiliar words using phonetic skills.
8. Oral Reading: Tests fluency and accuracy in reading sentences aloud.
9. Sentence Reading Fluency: Measures the ability to quickly read and comprehend sentences.
10. Mathematics Facts Fluency: Assesses fluency in recalling basic math facts.
11. Writing Fluency: Evaluates the ability to quickly write meaningful sentences.
12. Reading Recall: Measures the ability to recall details from a passage.
13. Number Matrices: Tests quantitative reasoning and problem-solving using numbers.
14. Editing: Assesses the ability to identify and correct errors in written text.
15. Spelling of Sounds: Measures the ability to spell unfamiliar words based on sounds.
16. Reading Vocabulary: Tests vocabulary knowledge through antonyms, synonyms, and analogies.
17. Quantitative Concepts: Evaluates understanding of math concepts like numbers and operations.

These sub-tests help assess a range of cognitive and academic abilities, providing detailed insight into strengths and areas for improvement in educational performance.

The Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Cognitive Abilities.

Here are the subtests of the Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Cognitive Abilities with descriptions of each:

1. Verbal Comprehension: Assesses understanding and knowledge of language and words.
2. General Information: Measures acquired knowledge across various topics.
3. Number Series: Evaluates quantitative reasoning and pattern recognition.
4. Concept Formation: Tests inductive reasoning and problem-solving skills.
5. Visual-Auditory Learning: Measures the ability to learn and retain associations between visual and auditory stimuli.
6. Visual-Auditory Learning Delayed: Assesses delayed recall of learned associations.
7. Numbers Reversed: Tests working memory by recalling numbers in reverse order.
8. Auditory Attention: Measures sustained attention and ability to filter out distractions.
9. Analysis-Synthesis: Assesses deductive reasoning skills.
10. Nonword Repetition: Tests phonological processing by repeating nonsense words.
11. Picture Vocabulary: Measures expressive vocabulary and language development.
12. Oral Vocabulary: Assesses language proficiency through synonym and antonym production.
13. Memory for Words: Tests short-term memory by recalling a list of words.
14. Rapid Picture Naming: Measures processing speed by naming familiar objects quickly.
15. Sentence Repetition: Tests verbal short-term memory and syntactic knowledge.
16. Visual Matching: Assesses processing speed by matching symbols quickly.
17. Pair Cancellation: Measures processing speed and attention by canceling specific visual patterns.

These subtests cover a broad range of cognitive abilities, helping educators and clinicians evaluate a person’s strengths and weaknesses across multiple areas.

Example of questions form the Woodcock Johnson IV test:

Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities – Sample Questions – PDF.

You can example of questions from Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities III in the PDF below. Bear in mind that these questions are from the III test, no the WJ IV test:

https://elmirmohammedmemorypsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/woodcock-johnson-iii-tests-of-cognitive-abilities.pdf

Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement – Sample Questions – PDF.

You can find examples of the questions from Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement IV in the PDF below, 12 questions:

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/329200/Woodcock-Johnson_IV_Test_of_Achievement___Oral_Language.pdf