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Literacy & Numeracy Assessments<\/h1><\/div>

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Understanding the Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ-IV) Assessment<\/h2>\n

What is the WJ-IV?<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • A comprehensive, standardised assessment used to measure cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and processing strengths\/weaknesses.<\/li>\n
  • Suitable for ages 2 to 90+.<\/li>\n
  • Widely used by psychologists, SEND professionals, and educators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    What does it assess?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Tests of Cognitive Abilities: working memory, processing speed, verbal comprehension, visual-spatial thinking, auditory processing.<\/li>\n
    • Tests of Achievement: reading, writing, maths, spelling, academic fluency.<\/li>\n
    • Tests of Oral Language: listening comprehension, expressive vocabulary, oral fluency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What does it assess?<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Tests of Cognitive Abilities: working memory, processing speed, verbal comprehension, visual-spatial thinking, auditory processing.<\/li>\n
      • Tests of Achievement: reading, writing, maths, spelling, academic fluency.<\/li>\n
      • Tests of Oral Language: listening comprehension, expressive vocabulary, oral fluency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Why is it useful?<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • Identifies specific learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia).<\/li>\n
        • Highlights cognitive processing strengths and weaknesses.<\/li>\n
        • Shows discrepancies between ability and attainment.<\/li>\n
        • Supports EHCPs, exam access arrangements, and specialist referrals.<\/li>\n
        • Informs intervention planning and support strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          How is it delivered?<\/b><\/p>\n

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          • One-to-one session with a qualified assessor.<\/li>\n
          • Calm, supportive environment.<\/li>\n
          • Flexible structure tailored to age and need.<\/li>\n
          • Typically 90\u2013120 minutes.<\/li>\n
          • Clear written report provided afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            What happens next?<\/b><\/p>\n

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            • Summary of findings.<\/li>\n
            • Visual profile of strengths and needs.<\/li>\n
            • Practical recommendations for home and school.<\/li>\n
            • Guidance on next steps and support options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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