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Educational assessments measure a child’s academic ability level in a range of areas including oral language, basic reading, reading comprehension and fluency, written expression, mathematics and maths fluency. An objective measurement tool is used to identify areas of academic strength and weakness. Results acquired through the assessment process provide an indicator of a child’s skill in a particular academic area compared to a normative age- or grade-matched sample.
Educational assessments with children are often considered necessary following cognitive assessments to determine whether a child is gifted in a learning area or may have a learning difficulty or disability.
Educational assessment tools are useful in the following areas:
Identifying the level of academic skill in a particular area
Assessments can assist parents, teachers and children to better understand how their academic performance in the classroom setting affects their learning. The results can also help guide a teacher’s decision to provide extension activities or acceleration in particular subjects.
Diagnosing specific learning disorders such as a reading or writing disability:
Assessments can provide evidence for special provisions such as a scribe in formal school examination settings. It can also help identify which learning skills can be developed based on the individual's abilities and strengths while providing strategies to compensate for areas of difficulty.
Assisting teachers and school counsellors to provide Individualised Education Plans (IEPs):
Educational Assessments can help teachers meet children’s specific learning needs during curriculum planning, special educational placements or clinical appraisals for children.
We can provide individualised recommendations to assist parents and teachers to manage a child’s learning at home and in the school setting.
Educational assessments with children require the administration of standardised psychometric tools by experienced and accredited psychologists. These tools can assess various areas of academic skill, including reading, which evaluates the ability to identify letters and sounds, reading comprehension, and phonemic awareness. Mathematics assessment measures the ability to answer arithmetic equations, solve mathematical problems, and complete maths equations within a given time period.
Writing assessment focuses on the ability to spell and use written expression, including sentence structure and idea formation. Lastly, oral language assessment examines the ability to listen for details, reflect meaning, and express oneself effectively.
Educational assessments can also be administered in conjunction with cognitive assessments to determine if learning challenges can be explained by the presence of an intellectual disability, learning disorder or giftedness.
Educational assessments with children require the administration of standardised psychometric tools by experienced and accredited psychologists
With this knowledge, children and parents can start to better understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviour or learning difficulties and formulate treatment plans to modify both the behaviour itself and its impact on everyday life.
We commonly use the following tools for a variety of purposes and age groups when completing this kind of assessment.
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) is an individually administered and comprehensive clinical instrument used to assess the general thinking and reasoning skills of children aged six years to 16 years. The result is a Full-Scale IQ Score.
The WIAT-II is a measurement for achievement, skills assessment, learning disability diagnosis, special education placement and clinical appraisal for children. It is usually conducted in conjunction with the WISC-V for a comprehensive academic and cognitive assessment.
The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence—Fourth Edition, Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition (WPPSI-IV A&NZ) is an individually administered and comprehensive clinical instrument used to assess the general thinking and reasoning skills of children aged 2 years, 6 months, to 7 years, 7 months. The result is a Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) Score.
Quirky Kid® would not be the company it is today without our talented, inspring and highly professional team that is as equally committed to the mental health and wellbeing of children as we are.
Our clinic provides psychological assessments and personalised treatment plans to support your child's needs. Our experienced psychologists gather detailed information to explore diagnoses and deliver effective interventions.
Each assessment results in a comprehensive report with background information, medical history, observations, and practical recommendations.
Our treatment plans address specific challenges and promote overall well-being.
Complete the form to schedule an assessment or treatment plan for your child.
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