MOORPARKCOLLEGE

NAME: / SCHOOL: MoorparkCollege / Date:
Date of Birth: / Male: X / Female: / C.A: 21 yrs / ID#
Address: / Phone:
DATE(S) OF TESTING: / DATE OF REPORT:
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT:

Matt was retained in 3rd grade and received Speech and Language services in elementary school. He was tested and provided math support in high school. He is also deaf in his left ear.

REASON FOR REFERRAL:

Matt was having difficulty in his math class. He felt he does better with hands-on activities. He also has problems with comprehension and attention.

PREVIOUS TEST RESULTS:

Not available

CURRENT TEST RESULTS:
Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognitive Ability (WJ-R Cog.) / English / X / Spanish

Tests

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SS

Memory For Names / 80 / Long-Term Retrieval / 87
Memory For Sentences / 94 / Short-Term Memory / 96
Visual Matching / 111 / Processing Speed / 114
Incomplete Words / 87 / Auditory Processing / 82
Visual Closure / 102 / Visual Processing / 102
Picture Vocabulary / 82 / Comprehension/Knowledge / 84
Analysis-Synthesis / 94 / Fluid Reasoning / 98
Visual-Auditory Learning / 95 / Broad Cognitive Ability / 90
Memory For Words / 99 / Reading Aptitude / 89
Cross Out / 115 / Math Aptitude / 96
Sound Blending / 84 / Written Language Aptitude / 87
Picture Recognition / 100 / Knowledge Aptitude / 92
Oral Vocabulary / 86 / Oral Language / 89
Concept Formation / 103 / Oral Language Aptitude
Spatial Relations / 88
Listening Comprehension / 116
Verbal Analogies / 82
Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (WJ-R Ach.) / English / X / Spanish

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Ability/Achievement Discrepancy

Reading / 100
Mathematics / 80 / Significant at –2.06 SD
Written Language / 83

SUBTESTS

Letter-Word Identification / 107
Passage Comprehension / 97
Calculation / 79 / Math Reasoning Significant at –1.37 SD
Applied Problems / 83
Dictation / 87
Writing Samples / 80
Word Attack / 94
Reading Vocabulary / 92
Quantitative Concepts / 72
Proofing / 92
Writing Fluency / 99
Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) / SS / 94
WideRange of Achievement Test III (WRAT3) / Blue / X / Tan

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SS

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Ability/Achievement Discrepancy

Reading
Spelling / 90
Arithmetic / 76
The tests used in this assessment have been validated for the specific purpose for which they were used: / Yes / X / No
Current test results are valid: / Yes / X / No
SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT FINDINGS:

Matthew ______was 21 years old at the time of assessment. He came to the Moorpark College DSP&S because he was having problems with math and reading comprehension. These weaknesses were exhibited through a number of subtests on both the WJ-R Cognitive and Achievement batteries.

Matt had great difficulty with all the achievement subtests related to math. His standard score on Calculation was (SS 79), Applied Problem (SS 83), Quantitative Concepts (SS 72). Matt’s Broad Math score was (SS 80) and his Basic Math Skills (SS 76). These are in contrast to his Fluid Reasoning score (SS 98) and Math Aptitude (SS 96). Although these areas were somewhat higher, Fluid Reasoning only includes Analysis-Synthesis (SS 94) and Concept Formation (SS 103). Even in these tasks Matthew’s ability to sequence, hold on to information and remember procedural information was impaired. It does not include Spatial Relations (SS 88) or Verbal Analogies (SS 82). These weaknesses indicate that Matt has difficulty developing concepts, organizing or classifying ideas. This affects both his math problem solving and his reading comprehension. Problems with abstract reasoning interfere with the ability to sequence the steps in math problems in a logical manner. Matt also had problems with tasks that required multiple associations and multiple steps. Matt’s strengths lie in the area of Visual Processing (SS 102) and Processing Speed (SS 114).

Eligibility;

Matt qualifies for DSP&S services and accommodations, since he meets the Learning Disability eligibility criteria established by the California Community College System, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 56016 of Division 7, Part VI of Title 5 of the California Education Code.

Recommendation:

Matt would benefit greatly from the following accommodations:

Academic CounselingClasses in:

Note Taking AssistanceStudy Skills

Priority RegistrationVocabulary Development

TutoringSpelling

Extended Time for TestsMemory Skills

Distraction Free SettingPossible appropriate course substitution for Math

Calculator

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Melanie Masters M.A.

Learning Disabilities Specialist