Introduction to Intellectual Assessment

J. Michael Williams, PhD

Content Reading

1. Introduction and History of Test Development Sattler 1, 2, 3, 4

2. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Sattler 10

3. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

4. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

5. Memory Tests

6. The Assessment Interview Sattler 16

7. The Stanford - Binet Intelligence Scale, The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Misc Tests Sattler 9, 11

8. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Sattler 6, 7, 8

9. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

10. Achievement Tests Sattler 13, 20

11. Preschool and other childhood assessment Sattler 12, 14, 15

12. Vocational Skills and Interests Tests

13. Neuropsychological Assessment Sattler 22

Text. Sattler, J. (1990). Assessment of Children. San Diego: Jerome Sattler. Order this book directly from the publisher: Jerome Sattler Publishing Company, P.O. Box 151677, San Diego CA 92115. or Call: (619) 460-3667. They offer a volume discount for 10 copies or more.

Project. You will administer the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the Wide Range Achievement Test and the Memory Assessment Scale to 3 adult volunteers and write a summary of the test findings. This project will count 20% of your grade.

Tests. Tests for this course will consist of a mid-term examination and a final examination. They will not ne explicitly cumulative.

Extra Credit. You may earn extra credit for administering the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children to children volunteers. You will receive credit worth 5% of your grade for each testing. You may receive a maximum of 10% extra credit.