Academic Testing
Uncover patterns in learning, identify exact areas for growth, and build a precise roadmap for academic success.
What is Academic Testing?
Academic testing goes beyond report card grades. It uses standardized Level B assessments to look more closely at how a student is performing in reading, writing, and mathematics, and to identify where learning is breaking down. Rather than relying only on classroom marks, these tools help uncover specific academic patterns, strengths, and skill gaps that may be affecting school performance.
This type of testing can help answer important questions. Is a student struggling because of a foundational skill gap? Is reading fluency affecting comprehension? Is mathematics performance being impacted by number sense, calculation, or reasoning? Academic testing helps clarify where support is needed so that families, tutors, and school teams can make more informed decisions about interventions, accommodations, and next steps...
What to Expect
Background Information Session
An online meeting to review current concerns, relevant educational history, and the goals of the assessment process.
Time: 30 to 60 minutes
Test Administration
In-person administration of the selected standardized assessment. The length of testing depends on the specific assessment being completed.
Time: 30 minutes to 2.5 hours
Report Debrief
An online review of the assessment results in clear, accessible language, along with practical recommendations and next steps. A clear, actionable written report is included.
Time: 30 to 45 minutes
Available Assessments
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test® | Fourth Edition
Broad Academic Achievement
The WIAT®-4 provides a structured overview of academic performance across reading, writing, mathematics, and oral language. It is often the best starting point when families want a broad picture of strengths, gaps, and current skill levels.
Your time commitment
- Online background meeting: 45 to 60 minutes
- In-person testing: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Online report debrief: 45 minutes
Pricing
Feifer Assessment of Mathematics
Targeted Mathematics Assessment
The FAM is used when a closer look at mathematics is needed. It helps identify whether difficulties are related to number sense, fact retrieval, procedural understanding, or other underlying math processes.
Your time commitment
- Online background meeting: 30 minutes
- In-person testing: 60 minutes
- Online report debrief: 45 minutes
Pricing
Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, Second Edition
Targeted Reading-Related Processing
The CTOPP-2 looks at the phonological processing skills that support reading and spelling development. It is especially useful when a student is struggling with decoding, spelling, reading fluency, or other language-based academic tasks.
Your time commitment
- Online background meeting: 30 minutes
- In-person testing: 40 to 60 minutes
- Online report debrief: 30 to 45 minutes
Pricing
Understanding Scope and Use of Results
These are standardized Level B assessments, which are restricted tools used by qualified professionals with training in ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation. They provide meaningful information about a student's academic performance and learning profile, and they can be an important part of a broader assessment process.
Please note
I do not provide medical or psychological diagnoses. However, the results can offer clear, useful information for families, teachers, tutors, and school teams, and may also support follow-up with psychologists or other qualified practitioners when a diagnostic opinion is needed. Families receive a clear, actionable report with practical recommendations that can be used to guide supports, accommodations, and next steps at home and at school.
Ready to find clarity?
Schedule an intake call today to start uncovering patterns and building a roadmap for academic success.