Psychometric Testing

Hopefield offers a range of psychometric tests assessing both learning potential and acquired skill for children, young people and adults.

Psychometric tests are designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s intellectual ability and are used as part of a wholistic approach to identify potential in learning.

Tests of academic achievement (WIAT-III) are designed to assess an individual’s aptitude for Reading, Mathematics, Writing and Oral Language. These assessments can provide a rich source of information about an individual’s acquired academic skills relative to their peers.

The NEPSY-II can assist with identification of attention, concentration and memory difficulties and is a useful tool to contribute to a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children.

Our psychologists utilise the Q Interactive platform for cognitive testing. The Q Interactive platform allows the examiner to administer standardised testing through a computerised format. This format is not only eco-friendly, but adds to the efficiency of administration, scoring and interpretation. Tests available are:

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V),
• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV),
• Wechsler Individual Achievement Tests – Third Edition (WIAT-III)
• NEPSY-II, a neurodevelopmental assessment tool for ages 4 – 16.

Psychometric testing is useful for

• Identifying the presence of any weakness or strengths in learning
• Providing information for children presenting with behavioural difficulties
• Determining the level/severity of children with possible developmental issues (e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders)
• Assessing eligibility for educational services and/or formulating specific educational support plans

Academic achievement tests are used with

• Poor academic results, particularly in a specific domain
• Behavioural difficulties (e.g. restlessness, poor listening, aggressive behaviour)
• Poor attention and concentration when attempting school work
• Disengagement in tasks, or poor performance but high ability

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