The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3), is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate academic skills in key areas such as reading, math, written language, and oral language. It is widely used in educational settings to measure progress, identify learning disabilities, and adjust instruction based on student performance. The KTEA-3 is particularly effective in identifying achievement gaps and motivating low-functioning students through engaging and novel tasks.

The KTEA-3 offers a range of benefits. It provides a comprehensive academic evaluation, assessing a broad range of skills across multiple domains. This tool is useful for monitoring student progress over time, assessing responses to interventions, and adjusting instructional strategies as needed. The KTEA-3 is effective in diagnosing learning disabilities and identifying achievement gaps, which can guide targeted interventions. Additionally, it includes tasks designed to engage and motivate students who may struggle with traditional assessments. The test also covers the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and aligns with the standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

The KTEA-3 includes several new features. Dyslexia Index Scores have been introduced, providing valuable information for screenings, research, and inclusion in a comprehensive assessment battery. Updated norms are provided for individuals aged 4:0 through 25:11 and for grades pre-K through 12, ensuring the test is relevant across a wide age range.  A behavioral checklist and intervention suggestions for parents and teachers are included, supporting a more holistic approach to student development.

The KTEA-3 includes a variety of subtests to assess different areas of academic achievement, including Phonological Processing, Math Concepts & Applications, Letter & Word Recognition, Math Computation, Nonsense Word Decoding, Writing Fluency, Silent Reading Fluency, Math Fluency, Reading Comprehension, Written Expression, Associational Fluency, Spelling, Object Naming Facility, Reading Vocabulary, Letter Naming Facility, Listening Comprehension, Word Recognition Fluency, Oral Expression, and Decoding Fluency.