Descriptions of Subtest 4-6

Question 1

Description of subtest 4

Answer 1

Measures the ability to use a variety of comprehension and vocabulary skills
 Task requires the examinee to state a word that would be appropriate in the context of the passage
 Modified cloze procedure
 The items become increasingly difficult by removing pictorial stimuli
and by increasing passage length, level of vocabulary, and complexity of syntax

Question 2

Description of subtest 5

Answer 2

Measures the examinee’s skill in performing mathematical calculations
 Includes the basic operations (+, −, x, and ÷), geometry, trigonometry, calculus
 Involves decimals, fractions, and whole numbers
 Examinee is not required to make any decisions about what
operations to use or what data to include
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 Requires Response Booklet

Question 3

Description of subtest 6

Answer 3

Measures the examinee’s skill in writing responses to a variety of task demands.
 Sentences are evaluated for their quality of expression
 Not penalized for errors in the basic mechanics of writing