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Wechsler Scales of Intelligence
A series of individual intelligence tests measuring global intelligence through a variety of subtests.

Whole Language Approach
A philosophy of teaching reading that emphasizes meaning. This method involves students in reading literature, writing their own stories, and employing critical thinking strategies.

Whole Word Method
Before students read a story, unfamiliar words that will be encountered are introduced, often on flash cards, word lists, and in the context of sentences.

Word Attack Skills
Ability to analyze unfamiliar words visually and phonetically.

Word Recognition
Ability to read or pronounce a word; usually implies that the word is recognized immediately by sight and that the child does not need to apply word analysis skills; does not imply understanding of the word.

Work Activity Center
A sheltered work and activity program for adults with severe disabilities; teaches concentration and persistence, along with basic life skills, for little or no pay.

Written Language
Encompasses all facets of written expression including: handwriting, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, format, ability to express one’s thoughts in sentences and paragraphs, etc.

 

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