The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3) is an example of which type of assessment?

• A. Aptitude Test
• B. Diagnostic Test
• C. Achievement Test
• D. Personality Test

Answer: (C)

Academic achievement tests measure what a student has learned in school. The KTEA-3 is a standardized battery that assesses actual academic skills—such as reading, reading comprehension, written language, and math—by comparing a student’s performance to normative samples. This focus on current knowledge and skill level, rather than potential for future learning, identifies it as an achievement test. While results can inform instructional planning and may contribute to a broader diagnostic process, the primary purpose is to quantify what the student has learned up to now, not to measure aptitude or personality traits.