<p>This live-online, two-day training will dive deeper into administering, scoring, analysing results, and monitoring progress using the WIAT-III. Learn how to be confident and comprehensive in your practice and in your support of your students and colleagues using special education tools<br />
<br />
Below are the dates available for this training. We&#39;ll be in contact to secure your preferred date.</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>16 May 2025</strong>: Full-day (9am - 5pm) and <strong>23 May 2025</strong>: Half-day (9am - 1pm)</li>
	<li><strong>14 November 2025</strong>: Full-day (9am - 5pm) and <strong>21 November 2025</strong>: Half-day (9am - 1pm)</li>
</ul>


WIAT-III Mastery Accreditation · Live Online · 12 Hours

Training Type

Live webinar

Training Badge Type

Professional

Training Complexity

Skill Proficiency

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition: Australian and New Zealand Standardised

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			<h3>Audience</h3>

			<p>This training is designed for special educators and clinicians already at User Level B or above, who have some experience with the WIAT-III, or have attended our WIAT-III User Level B Training.</p>

			<h3>Course Description</h3>

			<p>This live-online, two-day training will dive deeper into administering, scoring, analysing results and monitoring progress using the WIAT-III. Learn how to be confident and comprehensive in your practice and in your support of your students and colleagues using special education tools.</p>

			<h3>Learning Outcomes</h3>

			<p>After attending this session, participants will be able to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Describe, understand and apply the intention, administration and scoring principles for a WIAT-III&nbsp;assessment in their context</li>
				<li>Describe and select the subtests and composites of the WIAT-III&nbsp;within the context of a referral concern</li>
				<li>Administer, score and interpret WIAT-III&nbsp;subtests</li>
				<li>Discuss and analyse multiple case studies and provide recommendations based on results provided by the WIAT-III</li>
				<li>Use the dylexia index, growth scale values, ability achievement discrepancy, pattern of strengths and weaknesses and additional WIAT-iii tools in their reporting considerations.</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Prerequisites</h3>

			<p>All participants are required to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/accounts/create">Register on Pearson Clinical</a></li>
				<li>Hold a User Level B&nbsp;</li>
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Training details

David Wechsler

Updated achievement test for use in a variety of clinical, educational, and research settings

Platform Type

Q-global

Q interactive

Material Type

CD/Audio Files

Manipulatives

Manuals

Record Forms

Response Booklets

Stimulus Books

Report Type

Subscriptions

Usages

On demand

Scoring Type

Hand/Manual Scoring

User Excellence

Practitioner

Purchase the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition: Australian and New Zealand Standardised; online here at Pearson Clinical.

Kits

Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

Test forms & reports

Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

Support materials

Training

All tests and materials offered for WIAT-III A&NZ

All products

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition: Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition

Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition  

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition

<p>Includes</p>

<p>Examiner's Manual<br />Technical Manual USB Flashdrive<br />Scoring and Normative Supplement for School Aged Children<br />Stimulus Book<br />Oral Reading Fluency Booklet<br />Word Card<br />Pseudoword Card<br />Response Booklets (Pack of 25)<br />Record Forms (Pack of 25)<br />Audio USB Flashdrive</p>

WIAT-III A&NZ Complete Kit

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Examiner's Manual (Digital)

WIAT-III A&NZ Examiner's Manual (print)

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Stimulus Book (Digital)

WIAT-III A&NZ Stimulus Book (print)

Q-global WIAT-III Technical Manual with Adult Norms (Digital)

Q-global WIAT-III Dyslexia Index Scoring Manual (Digital)

WIAT-III Dyslexia Index Scoring Manual (print)

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Scoring and Normative Supplement for School Aged Children (Digital)

WIAT-III A&NZ Record Form

WIAT III A&NZ Response Booklet

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Oral Reading Fluency Booklet (Digital)

WIAT-III A&NZ Oral Reading Fluency Booklet (print)

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Word Card (Digital)

WIAT-III A&NZ Word Card (print)

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Pseudoword Card (Digital)

WIAT-III A&NZ Pseudoword Card (print)

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Audio Files (Digital)

<p><strong>Tests included:</strong><br />
EVT-3, KTEA-3, PPVT-5, RBANS Update, WIAT-III A&amp;NZ, and WRAT5<br />
<br />
<strong>Please Note:</strong><br />
All licences require the purchase of subtests (product number <a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/store/auassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Cognition-%26-Neuro/Non-Verbal-Ability/Q-interactive%2C-Pearson%27s-1%3A1-iPad-Based-Assessment-System/p/P100010023.html?productId=QNTRSITELIC">QNTRSITELIC</a>). Please add these to your cart before checkout. A minimum number of 150 subtests are required. Tiered pricing is available.</p>


Education Q-interactive License · 1 Year (Digital)

Zero amount full discount

One cent discount

Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition

<p><strong>Tests included:</strong><br />
CELF-5 A&amp;NZ, CELF Preschool-3 A&amp;NZ, EVT-3, GFTA-3/KLPA-3, KTEA-3, PPVT-5, RBANS Update, WIAT-III A&amp;NZ, and WRAT5<br />
<br />
<strong>Please Note:</strong><br />
All licences require the purchase of subtests (product number <a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/store/auassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Cognition-%26-Neuro/Non-Verbal-Ability/Q-interactive%2C-Pearson%27s-1%3A1-iPad-Based-Assessment-System/p/P100010023.html?productId=QNTRSITELIC">QNTRSITELIC</a>). Please add these to your cart before checkout. A minimum number of 150 subtests are required. Tiered pricing is available.</p>


Speech & Language Q-interactive License · 1 Year (Digital)

Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 3

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Score Report Usage

Q-global WIAT-III A&NZ Score Report Subscription 1 Year (per user)

<p><strong>Tests included:</strong><br />
CVLT-3, CVLT-C, D-KEFS, EVT-3, KTEA-3, NEPSY-II, PPVT-5, RBANS Update, WAIS-IV A&amp;NZ, WIAT-III A&amp;NZ, WISC-V A&amp;NZ, WMS-IV A&amp;NZ, and WRAT5<br />
<br />
<strong>Please Note:</strong><br />
All licences require the purchase of subtests (product number <a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/store/auassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Cognition-%26-Neuro/Non-Verbal-Ability/Q-interactive%2C-Pearson%27s-1%3A1-iPad-Based-Assessment-System/p/P100010023.html?productId=QNTRSITELIC">QNTRSITELIC)</a>. Please add these to your cart before checkout. A minimum number of 150 subtests are required. Tiered pricing is available.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Standard Q-interactive License · 1 Year (Digital)

Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status Update

<p>This is a subtest usage fee for all Q-interactive tests, including but not limited to <strong>WISC, CELF, WIAT, WAIS</strong>, etc.<br />
<br />
Pre-pay for subtests by estimating what you plan to use in a given period or based on your administration history. Tiered pricing is available based on the number of subtests.<br />
<br />
Please note the administration of <strong>BSRA, CVLT, EVT, GFTA, KLPA, PPVT,</strong> and <strong>RBANS</strong> are equivalent to three subtests.<br />
<br />
For Memory subtests in which there is a Delayed Recall condition, there is no additional charge for the delayed administration.<br />
<br />
Some test(s) require the use of manipulative items or response booklets that must be purchased separately. Please see the <a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/digital-solutions/q-interactive/test-components.html">required materials</a>.<br />
<br />
Unused subtests will only carry forward upon continued renewal of an annual license. Any break or suspension in the annual license will forfeit unused pre-paid subtests.<br />
<br />
Additional subtests consumed beyond the initial upfront number purchased will be post-billed at that same price. Alternatively, additional pre-paid subtest usages can be purchased at any time as per the advertised price.</p>


Q-interactive Subtest Usage Fee

<p>This hybrid, three-unit training is designed to support and upskill primary and secondary teachers, special educators,&nbsp;learning support staff&nbsp;and other professionals working in the Education industry&nbsp;to help&nbsp;screen and&nbsp;assess a student&rsquo;s cognitive ability, academic achievement, cognitive skills, and social-emotional learning by providing access to User Level B assessments. This training will focus on the Weschler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT).</p>

<p>Below are the dates available for this training. We&#39;ll be in contact to secure your preferred date.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>27 June 2025&nbsp;</li>
	<li>5 September 2025</li>
	<li>21 November 2025</li>
</ul>


User Level B Training (Academic Achievement) · Hybrid · 12 Hours

User Level B Assessment Training

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			<h3>Audience</h3>

			<p>This training is designed for professionals working in Education or Health environments who are currently a User Level A and would like to begin using our User Level B assessments. It is highly recommended for professionals interested in Academic Achievement concerns and are interested in using the WIAT, and other User Level B assessments, in their practice.&nbsp;</p>

			<h3>Course Structure</h3>

			<p>The training is comprised of three units.&nbsp;&nbsp;We suggest you allow 8-15 hours to complete on-demand units.&nbsp; This time will vary based on the User Level B assessment category and the number of on-demand units.</p>

			<h5>Unit 1 &ndash; Introduction to Statistical Concepts (delivered on-demand)</h5>

			<p>Unit 1 will focus on introducing statistical concepts and principles that underpin all of our User Level B assessments.&nbsp;<br />
			<br />
			This on-demand, self-paced unit <em><strong>must </strong></em>be completed prior to attending Unit 3 - Practical Application of the WIAT-III. &nbsp;<br />
			<br />
			While Unit 1 is compulsory for any teacher or special educator at User Level A wishing to upskill to User Level B, those professionals who are already at User Level B will find unit 1 an excellent &lsquo;refresher&rsquo; course for understanding statistics and scores.&nbsp;</p>

			<h5>Unit 2 &ndash; Understanding User Level B Assessments (delivered on-demand)</h5>

			<p>Unit 2 will focus on improving your understanding of the User Level B assessment portfolio and your capacity in using User Level B assessments in context. The unit will specifically discuss:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Developing an assessment hypothesis based on a referral</li>
				<li>User Level B assessment categories</li>
				<li>User Level B direct assessment administration principles</li>
				<li>Reporting considerations</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 3 &ndash; Practical Application of the WIAT (delivered live, online)&nbsp;</h5>

			<p>Unit 3&nbsp;will focus on contextualising the statistical principles you have learned through one of our leading User Level B assessments, the WIAT-III A&amp;NZ.</p>

			<h3>Learning Outcomes</h3>

			<p>After completing this training, participants will be able to:</p>

			<h5>Unit 1</h5>

			<ul>
				<li>Use and interpret both descriptive and inferential statistics</li>
				<li>Compare sets of scores in the classroom</li>
				<li>Understand and be able to interpret measures of spread, deviation scores and standard deviation</li>
				<li>Use and interpret the foundations of standard scores, including z and t scores and the normal distribution&nbsp;</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 2</h5>

			<ul>
				<li>Develop a testable hypothesis based on a referral</li>
				<li>Describe and detail the various assessments that comprise the User Level B portfolio</li>
				<li>Describe the difference between direct and indirect assessments&nbsp;</li>
				<li>Undertake a User Level B direct assessment ensuring that best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to&nbsp;</li>
				<li>Generate an assessment report</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 3</h5>

			<ul>
				<li>Understand the general administration principles and practice guidelines of the WIAT-III A&amp;NZ</li>
				<li>Adhere to scoring principles and practices of the WIAT-III A&amp;NZ</li>
				<li>Explain basic interpretation considerations when using the WIAT-III A&amp;NZ</li>
				<li>Adhere to ethical considerations when using the WIAT-III A&amp;NZ</li>
				<li>Understand WIAT-III resources available to users</li>
			</ul>

			<p>Once you&rsquo;ve completed the training, you&rsquo;ll be able to use all our gold-standard User Level B assessments and will have one month of free digital access to the following test manuals and stimulus books:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Vineland-3 &nbsp;</li>
				<li>PEDI-CAT &nbsp;</li>
				<li>Sensory Profile &nbsp;</li>
				<li>EVT-3 &nbsp;</li>
				<li>Movement ABC-3&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
				<li>BOT-3&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
				<li>WIAT-III A&amp;NZ &nbsp;</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Prerequisites</h3>

			<p>To attend our User Level B Academic Achievement workshop, you will need to:&nbsp;</p>

			<ul>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/store/auassessments/en/register">Register on our website</a></li>
				<li>Have a tertiary degree level education</li>
			</ul>

			<p>While it is no longer mandatory to acquire an &ldquo;approved mentor&rdquo; to supervise your scoring and reporting of User Level B practice assessments, we would strongly recommend that you do so to ensure your administration and practice of assessment usage is accurate. &nbsp;<br />
			&nbsp;<br />
			Your mentor should be an existing User Level B or C and have at least 6-12 months of experience using User Level B assessments. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>This on-demand training has been developed to support and upskill User Level A primary and secondary teachers, special educators, learning support staff, and other education sector professionals. By providing access to User Level B assessments, the training aims to assist in screening and assessing a student&rsquo;s cognitive ability, academic achievement, cognitive skills, and social-emotional learning.&nbsp;The training content focuses on the&nbsp;WIAT-4 while covering all WIAT-III sub-tests. This training is recommended for those seeking on-demand training for the WIAT-III as part of their User Level B qualification.</p>


User Level B Training (Academic Achievement) · On Demand

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			<h3>Audience</h3>

			<p>This on-demand training is intended for professionals working within education or health settings who are currently User Level A and wish to begin using our User Level B assessments. It is highly recommended for professionals focused on academic achievement concerns and interested in incorporating the WIAT and other User Level B assessments into their practice. The training content focuses on the WIAT-4 while also covering all WIAT-III sub-tests. This training is recommended for those seeking on-demand training for the WIAT-III as part of their User Level B qualification.</p>

			<h3>Course Structure</h3>

			<p>The training is comprised of three units. We suggest you allow 8-15 hours to complete on-demand units. This time will vary based on the User Level B assessment category and the number of on-demand units.</p>

			<h5>Unit 1 &ndash; Introduction to Statistical Concepts</h5>

			<p>Unit 1 will focus on introducing statistical concepts and principles that underpin all our User Level B assessments. The unit will specifically discuss:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Sets of scores and how to describe them</li>
				<li>The measures of central tendency</li>
				<li>Standard deviation and measures of spread</li>
				<li>Ordinal and categorical data</li>
				<li>Converting raw scores to z and t scores</li>
				<li>Interpretation considerations</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 2 - Understanding User Level B Assessments</h5>

			<p>Unit 2 will focus on improving your understanding of the User Level B assessment portfolio and your capacity to use User Level B assessments in context. The unit will specifically discuss:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Developing an assessment hypothesis based on a referral</li>
				<li>User Level B assessment categories</li>
				<li>User Level B direct assessment administration principles</li>
				<li>Reporting considerations</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 3 &ndash; WIAT Administration, Scoring and Interpretation</h5>

			<p>Unit 3 will focus on contextualising the statistical principles you have learned through one of our leading User Level B assessments, the WIAT-4. The unit will specifically discuss:<br />
			&nbsp;</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Describe the WIAT-4 subtests</li>
				<li>Describe administration directions for the WIAT-4 subtests</li>
				<li>Discuss the scoring criteria for each WIAT-4 subtest</li>
				<li>Explain how to use the norms tables and/or the Q-global platform to derive standardized scores</li>
				<li>Describe the link between skills analysis and instructional recommendations</li>
				<li>Discuss the WIAT-4 interpretive process</li>
				<li>Scoring using Q Global</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Learning Outcomes</h3>

			<p>After undertaking this training, participants will be able to:</p>

			<h5>Unit 1</h5>

			<ul>
				<li>Use and interpret both descriptive and inferential statistics</li>
				<li>Compare sets of scores in the classroom</li>
				<li>Understand and be able to interpret measures of spread, deviation scores and standard deviation</li>
				<li>Use and interpret the foundations of standard scores, including z and t scores and the normal distribution</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 2</h5>

			<ul>
				<li>Develop a testable hypothesis based on a referral</li>
				<li>Describe and detail the various assessments that consist&nbsp;the User Level B portfolio</li>
				<li>Describe the difference between direct and indirect assessments</li>
				<li>Undertake a User Level B direct assessment ensuring that best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to</li>
				<li>Generate an assessment report</li>
			</ul>

			<h5>Unit 3</h5>

			<ul>
				<li>Understand the general administration principles and practice guidelines of the WIAT-4</li>
				<li>Adhere to scoring principles and practices of the WIAT-4</li>
				<li>Explain basic interpretation considerations when using the WIAT-4</li>
				<li>Adhere to ethical considerations when using the WIAT-4</li>
				<li>Understand WIAT-4 resources available to users</li>
			</ul>

			<p>Once you&rsquo;ve completed the training, you&rsquo;ll be able to purchase all our gold-standard User Level B assessments and will have one month of free digital access to the following test manuals and stimulus books:</p>

			<ul>
				<li>Vineland-3</li>
				<li>PEDI-CAT</li>
				<li>Sensory Profile</li>
				<li>EVT-3</li>
				<li>Movement-3</li>
				<li>BOT-3</li>
				<li>WIAT-III</li>
				<li>BASC BESS</li>
				<li>Bracken School Readiness Assessment</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Prerequisites</h3>

			<p>To attend our User Level B (Academic Achievement) training, you will need to:</p>

			<ul>
				<li><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/store/auassessments/en/register">Register on our website</a></li>
				<li>Have a tertiary degree level education</li>
			</ul>

			<p>While it is no longer mandatory to acquire an &ldquo;approved mentor&rdquo; to supervise your scoring and reporting of User Level B practice assessments, we would strongly recommend that you do so to ensure your administration and practice of assessment usage is accurate.<br />
			<br />
			Your mentor should be an existing User Level B or C and have at least 6-12 months of experience using User Level B assessments.</p>
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			<td>
			<h3>Looking for bespoke group training solutions?</h3>

			<p><a class="button button--primary" href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/forms/contact-us-training.html">Contact us</a></p>
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WIAT III A&NZ Scoring Workbook

This micro-credential course focuses on scoring and interpreting the Essay Composition subtest of the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition (WIAT-III). It equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to administer and interpret the subtest accurately, strengthening their overall understanding of the WIAT-III assessment. Designed for all WIAT-III users, the course takes 2&ndash;3 hours to complete and covers the purpose of the subtest, the scoring process, common scoring challenges, and best practices for interpretation.

 WIAT-III Essay Composition Mastery · On Demand

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			<h3>Audience</h3>

			<p>This session supports all WIAT-III users in understanding how to effectively utilise and incorporate the Essay Composition subtest into their WIAT-III assessments.&nbsp;</p>

			<h3>Course Description</h3>

			<p>This learning track focuses on effectively scoring and interpreting the <strong>Essay Composition</strong> subtest of the <em>Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition (WIAT-III)</em>. The course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to administer, score, and interpret the subtest accurately and consistently. It also places the subtest within the broader context of the full WIAT-III assessment.</p>

			<p>Although the primary focus is the Essay Composition subtest, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the WIAT-III as a whole by completing this micro-credential.</p>

			<p>During this course, participants will:</p>

			<p><strong>Define the Purpose of the Essay Composition Subtest</strong></p>

			<ul>
				<li>Understand the role of the Essay Composition subtest within the overall WIAT-III assessment.</li>
				<li>Recognise how the subtest evaluates writing skills, including content, grammar, organisation, and coherence.</li>
				<li>Identify key nuances in scoring and how these affect interpretation.</li>
			</ul>

			<p><strong>Explore the Marking and Scoring Process</strong></p>

			<ul>
				<li>Analyse the key components assessed in the subtest (e.g., organisation, grammar, content depth, coherence).</li>
				<li>Apply the scoring framework, including raw scores, standard scores, percentiles, and their relationship to normative data.</li>
				<li>Use standardised grammar conventions when scoring responses.</li>
				<li>​​​​​​​Interpret results using best practices to support informed decisions.</li>
			</ul>

			<p><strong>Identify Common Challenges in Scoring</strong></p>

			<ul>
				<li>Recognise typical challenges encountered during scoring and interpretation.</li>
				<li>​​​​​​​Implement strategies to resolve scoring ambiguities and maintain scoring accuracy and confidence.</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Learning Outcomes</h3>

			<p><strong>By completing this course, participants will confidently be able to:</strong></p>

			<ul>
				<li>
				<p><strong>Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding</strong> of the Essay Composition subtest, including its purpose within the WIAT-III assessment, the specific writing skills it measures (content, grammar, organisation, and coherence), and the key nuances involved in scoring and interpretation.</p>
				</li>
				<li>
				<p><strong>Accurately administer, score, and interpret</strong> the Essay Composition subtest by applying best-practice marking techniques across both paper and digital formats, resolving common scoring challenges, and using standardised scoring methods to ensure reliable and valid results.</p>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Prerequisites</h3>
			N/A</td>
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<p><b>Qualification Level</b></p>
<p><b>Level A</b></p>
<p>This approval level enables you to buy our assessments that require no professional degree, accreditation, organization membership, or license/certificate.</p>
<p><b>Level B</b></p>
<p>This approval level enables you to buy our assessments requiring A or B qualification levels.</p>
<p><b>Level C</b></p>
<p>This approval level enables you to buy all our assessments.</p>

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<p>Renee, Psychologist</p>

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Overview

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			<p>The WIAT-III A&amp;NZ is suitable for use in a variety of clinical, educational, and research settings, including schools, clinics and private practices. Use WIAT-III A&amp;NZ results to:</p>

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				<li>Identify the academic strengths and weaknesses of a student</li>
				<li>Inform decisions regarding eligibility for educational services, educational placement, or diagnosis of a specific learning disability</li>
				<li>Design instructional objectives and plan interventions</li>
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			<h3>Features &amp; Benefits</h3>

			<p>With a total of 16 subtests, WIAT-III A&amp;NZ offers:</p>

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				<li>Three new subtests: Oral Reading, Maths Fluency and Early Reading Skills</li>
				<li>Enriched Listening Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Written Expression subtests</li>
				<li>Enhanced Reading Comprehension subtest</li>
				<li>Improved scoring rules that are featured in response to scoring studies, theoretical reviews by expert researchers, and usability reviews by teachers and clinicians</li>
				<li>Enhanced Q-Global&nbsp;digital&nbsp;scoring</li>
				<li>Updated Australian and New Zealand norms for AU Preschool-Year 12 / NZ 0-13, and for ages 4:0-19:11.&nbsp; U.S. data available for ages 20:0-50:11</li>
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			<h3>Improved usability options</h3>

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				<li>Traditional hard copy paper-and-pencil printed version or,</li>
				<li>Q-interactive iPad version using two iPads (clinician provided)</li>
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			<h3>Content &amp; Administration</h3>

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				<li>Measure all eight areas of achievement as important for identifying and classifying learning disabilities</li>
				<li>Focus on reading goals and objectives with the Early Reading Skills subtests</li>
				<li>Evaluate patterns of strengths and weaknesses to identify learning disabilities</li>
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			<h3>Psychometric Information</h3>

			<p>The WIAT-III A&amp;NZ was standardised on 1360 Australian and New Zealand students and features comprehensive normative information. The WIAT-III A&amp;NZ was correlated with the following achievement and ability measures (these studies are included in the WIAT-IIII A&amp;NZ Examiner&#39;s Manual):</p>

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				<li>Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Australian Standardised Second Edition (WIAT-II Australian, Pearson, 2007)</li>
				<li>Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Australian and New Zealand Edition (WISC-V A&amp;NZ; Wechsler, 2016)</li>
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			<p>The WIAT-III (U.S. standardisation) was correlated with the following ability measures (these studies are included in the U.S. Technical Manuals):&nbsp;</p>

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				<li>Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Third Edition (WPPSI-III; Wechsler, 2002)</li>
				<li>Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV; Wechsler, 2012) - Study included in the WPPSI-IV Technical and&nbsp;Interpretive Manual</li>
				<li>Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV; Wechsler, 2003)</li>
				<li>Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V; Wechsler, 2014) - Study included in the WISC-V Technical and Interpretive Manual</li>
				<li>Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV; Wechsler &amp; Naglieri, 2006)</li>
				<li>Differential Ability Scales, Second Edition (DAS-II; Elliott, 2007)</li>
			</ul>

			<h3>Errata</h3>

			<p>We would like to bring to your attention a correction made to the&nbsp;<strong>WIAT-III&nbsp;A&amp;NZ&nbsp;Examiner&#39;s Manual</strong>. &nbsp;The correction pertains to page 110 of the Examiner&#39;s Manual, Table 5.13 Mean Performance of the Australian and New Zealand Intellectual Disability Group and the Matched Control Group. &nbsp;This correction does not affect norms, reliability, or validity. &nbsp;The change relates to the Matched Control data which has been updated in the table below. &nbsp;No change has been made to the Intellectual Disability group data, or the commentary on page 111.</p>

			<p>This correction will be made on the next printing of the Examiner&rsquo;s Manual. &nbsp;We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team on 1800 882 385 (toll free) (AUS) or 0800 942 722 (toll free) (NZ), or email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@pearsonclinical.com.au" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@pearsonclinical.com.au</a>.</p>

			<p><a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-mean-performance.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Download</strong>&nbsp;Table 5.13 Mean Performance of the Australian and New Zealand Intellectual Disability Group and the Matched Control Group</a></p>
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			<p>The following resources are available for <strong>WIAT-III A&amp;NZ</strong>:</p>
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			<h3>Technical and Interpretive Resources</h3>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-selected-subtests.pdf" target="_blank">Equivalence of Q-interactive and Paper Scoring of Academic Tasks &ndash; Selected WIAT-III Subtests</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-mean-performance.pdf" target="_blank">Table 5.13: Mean Performance of the Intellectual Disability Group and Control Group</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-essay-composition-quick-score.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III A&amp;NZ Essay Composition Quick Score</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-sentence-composition-quick-score.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III Sentence Composition Quick Score</a></li>
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			<h3>Sample Reports</h3>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-sample-score-report.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III A&amp;NZ with WISC-V A&amp;NZ Sample Score Report</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-sample-parent-report.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III A&amp;NZ Sample Parent Report</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-skills-analysis-sample-score-report.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III A&amp;NZ Skills Analysis Sample Score Report</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-year-level-sample-score-report.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III A&amp;NZ Year Level Sample Score Report</a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wiat-iii/wiat-iii-faqs.pdf" target="_blank">WIAT-III A&amp;NZ FAQs</a></li>
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Resources

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			<h3>WIAT-III A&amp;NZ Q-interactive</h3>

			<p>The WIAT-III A&amp;NZ assists you in identifying the academic strengths and weaknesses of a student; informing decisions regarding eligibility for educational services, educational placement, or diagnosis of a specific learning disability; and designing instructional objectives and planning interventions.</p>

			<p><strong>Basic Reading Word Reading </strong><br />
			The examinee reads a set of single words out loud. This subtest measures the speed and accuracy of single word reading.</p>

			<p><strong>Pseudoword Decoding</strong><br />
			The examinee reads out loud a set of single non-words. This subtest measures the speed and accuracy of decoding skills.</p>

			<p><strong>Maths Problem Solving</strong><br />
			The examinee listens as the examiner reads each problem, looks at the corresponding visual stimuli, and provides oral and/or points to responses. This subtest measures maths problem-solving skills under untimed conditions.</p>

			<p><strong>Numerical Operations</strong><br />
			The examinee is asked to complete the numerical operations by writing the answers in the provided response booklet. This subtest measures written mathematics calculation skills under untimed conditions.</p>

			<p><strong>Maths Fluency</strong><br />
			The examinee completes as many problems as he/she can within a 60-second time limit. This subtest measures written mathematics calculation fluency (speed and accuracy).</p>

			<p><strong>Listening Comprehension</strong><br />
			In the first component of listening comprehension, the examinee looks at a set of pictures, listens to a word spoken out loud by the examiner, and then points (or states the letter that corresponds to) the picture that best illustrates the meaning of the target word. In the second component, the examinee listens to an audio recording of one or more sentences of a narrative or expository information, listens to the question(s) read out loud by the examiner, and then orally answers the question(s). This subtest measures listening comprehension at the level of the word, sentence, and discourse.</p>

			<p><strong>Oral Expression </strong><br />
			The examinee is evaluated on his/her skills in association with expressive vocabulary, oral word fluency, and sentence repetition. This subtest measures the skills and competencies that are important for effective oral expression and that underlie written language skills.</p>

			<p><strong>Reading Comprehension &amp; Fluency Reading Comprehension</strong><br />
			The examinee reads each passage out loud or silently, listens to each question asked out loud by the examiner, and orally answers each question with the passage available for reference. This subtest measures literal and inferential reading comprehension skills using a variety of passage and question types that resemble those used in school settings.</p>

			<p><strong>Oral Reading Fluency </strong><br />
			The examinee reads a set of passages orally. This subtest measures oral reading fluency of expository and narrative passages.</p>

			<p><strong>Early Reading Skills </strong><br />
			The examinee is presented auditory, visual, or combined auditory-visual stimuli and is required to respond either by pointing or orally. This subtest measures several skills deemed important for developing ready skills for students in years AU preschool-3 / NZ 0-4.</p>

			<p><strong>Alphabet Writing Fluency</strong><br />
			The examinee writes alphabet letters within a 30-second time limit. This subtest measures the examinee&#39;s ability to write letters and can be administered to students in years AU preschool-3 / NZ 0-4.</p>

			<p><strong>Spelling</strong><br />
			The examinee listens to a target sound or word, listen to the sound or word within the context of a sentence, and then writes the sound or word. This subtest measures written spelling of single sounds and words from dictation.</p>

			<p><strong>Essay Composition Subtest</strong><br />
			Students in years AU 3-12+ / NZ 4-13+ are given 10 minutes to write an essay on a specific subject. This subtest measures spontaneous, compositional skills, including theme development, text organisation, grammar, and mechanics.</p>

			<p><strong>Sentence Composition Subtest</strong><br />
			Sentence Composition includes two subtasks: Sentence Combining requires students to combine two or more sentences into one well-written sentence that preserves the meaning of the original sentences, and Sentence Building requires students to write sentences that use target words with appropriate context. This subtest measures sentence formulation skills and written syntactic maturity and ability in students, years AU 3-12+ / NZ 4-13+. Quickly scored with easy access to word list.</p>
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