Administration of WRAT-4

WRAT-4: Four Subtests

• Word Reading
• Sentence Completion
• Spelling
• Math Computation

• WRAT also yields a Reading Composite score, obtained by combining

the Word Reading and Sentence Comprehension standard scores
General testing Guidelines
Physical Arrangements for Testing
• Quiet, well-ventilated, in a way participant should not be permitted to view
the WRAT 4 Test Forms
Establishing Rapport
• Comfort client, avoid rushing
Order of Test Administration
• The four subsets may be given separately or in a combination of two or
more
• recommended order standardized.
• Word reading, Sentence comprehension, Spelling, and math computation.
• Administration Time
Administration time varies depending upon the age, skill, and behavioral style of the
individual being tested.
• For older participants (ages 8 years and older) the administration time is between 30-45
minutes.
• For younger children (ages 5-7 years) the administration time is between 15-25 minutes.
• Small-Group Administration
• Mostly administered individually, some of the subtests may be administered to small
groups.
• Word reading and Sentence Completion Subset administered individually
• The Spelling and Math Computation sections of the respective subtests may be
administered to small groups.
• It is recommended that small groups be limited to no more than 5 participants.
5/7/10 Rule
• Pertain to all four subsets in slightly different ways
• 5-Rule For Word Reading, Spelling and Math Computation; minimum
5 number of items must be answered correctly for administration of
15 preliminary items in each of the subset.
• 5 rule consist of two parts
Administration of Word Reading
• Made up of two sections
• Part 1: Letter Reading, which consists of 15 letters
• Part 2: Word Reading, which consists of 55 words
• Materials Needed
• WRAT 4 Test Forms (Blue or Green)
• WRAT 4 Word Reading List (Blue or Green)
• Watch
• Pen/ pencil for Examination
Administration Procedure
• Ages 7 or younger: Administer Part 1 first, followed by Part 2
• Discontinue testing after 10 consecutive incorrect responses
• Ages 8 or older: Administer Part 2 first.
• Discontinue after 10 consecutive incorrect responses (10 Rule).
• If the participant has correctly answered 5+ items on the Word Reading section before
meeting discontinue criterion, do not administer Letter Reading Section.
• If the participant did not answer at least 5 items correct on the Word Reading, then
administer Letter Reading. (5 Rule)
Administration Issues
• A recognition test, not a test of speech
• Examiner check pronunciation carefully and score responses
• Participant should read from card, not able to see WRAT 4
Sentence Comprehension
• Measures an individual’s ability to gain meaning form words and to
comprehend ideas and information contained in sentences through
the use of a modified cloze technique.
• Consist of 50 items based on modified closed format
Material Needed

• WRAT 4 Sentence Comprehension Sample Card

• WRAT 4 Sentence Comprehension Test Form (Blue or Green)
• WRAT 4 Sentence Comprehension Card (Blue or Green)
• Place Marker (optional as needed)
• Pen/ Pencil for Examiner
Administration Procedure

• Determining the Starting Point: a table on the front page of the test form lists
the ranges of Part 2 (Word Reading) raw scores, the starting point
corresponding to each range, and the sample items to be administered.
• Should only be administered to those who obtained a score of 5+ on Part 2
• Participant must be at least 6 years old or in Grade 1
• Alternate procedure: start at item 1 and continue until he/she responds
incorrectly to 7 consecutive items.
• Single word responses are highly encouraged
• If the participant does not answer the first 5 items correctly, test backwards
from the starting item until s/he obtains 5 consecutive correct answers
• Then return to the last item administered before starting to test backwards
and administer the next item.
• Continue testing until the participant answers 7 consecutive items incorrectly or
completes item 50.
Administration of Sample Items

• Although there are a given amount of sample items for each starting point,
you can give more if the participant needs more practice.
• Sample items may be given as many times as the participant needs until they
understand the task.