Which assessment is often given in conjunction with group achievement tests in schools and used as an initial screening for learning disabilities?

• A. Group Intelligence Testing
• B. Individual Intelligence Testing
• C. Verbal Ability Tests
• D. Nonverbal Ability Tests

Answer: (A)

In schools, screening for learning disabilities is usually done with a quick, group-administered measure of cognitive ability alongside group achievement tests. This approach is efficient because a group intelligence test can be given to many students at once and helps identify those who show a mismatch between what they can understand or reason about (their cognitive abilities) and how they perform academically. When a discrepancy appears, it signals the need for a more thorough, individual evaluation. So, the group intelligence test is the typical initial screen used with group achievement tests. Individual intelligence testing, while informative, is more time-consuming and used after a student has been flagged for further assessment. Verbal or nonverbal ability tests alone don’t align with the standard screening workflow as the initial broad screen.