ASSESSMENT - WISC

Question 1

What age group would you use a WISC-5 for?

Answer 1

6 years – 16 years 11 months

Question 2

What test would you choose if testing a 16yr old? and why?

Answer 2

When needing to test a 16 year old – you have to choose between WAIS & WISC
o If testing is due to concerns they have lower abilities – choose WISC
o If testing to determine if they have higher abilities – choose WAIS

Question 3

What are the mean and standard deviation for the WISC?

Answer 3

WISC
Mean = 100
SD = 15

Question 4

Which subtests are included in the full scale IQ?

Answer 4

1. Similarities
   
   2. Vocabulary
   3. Block design
   4. Matrix reasoning
   5. Digit span
   6. Coding
   7. Figure Weights

Question 5

What is FSIQ made up of?

Answer 5

Calculation made of a weighted average made of 5 indices and 7 subtests

Question 6

How many points difference between subtests would cause a problem?

Answer 6

23 points or more that 1.5 std deviations you can’t interpret it

Question 7

Above what score would you need for giftedness?

Answer 7

Giftedness- FSIQ >130 ( 2SD above mean)

Question 8

Above what score FSIQ would you need for giftedness?

Answer 8

Giftedness- FSIQ >130 ( 2SD above mean)

Question 9

Below what score would you need for Intellectual Disability

Answer 9

Intellectual Disability- FSIQ <70 ( 2SD below mean)

Question 10

How to determine a WISC result

Answer 10

WISC V Interpretation
Step 1.
Determine the best way(s) to describe overall intellectual ability.
Step 2.
Conduct an analysis of the Primary index scores.
Step 3.
If applicable, conduct an analysis of the Ancillary index scores.
Step 4.
If applicable, conduct an analysis of the Complementary index scores.
Step 5.
Determine normative strengths (if someone scores 138 in VCI) in the and normative (68 normative weakness) weaknesses in the index score profile.
Step 6.
(Optional) Determine personal strengths, personal weaknesses, key assets, and high-priority concerns among Primary index scores

Question 11

What is the Primary indices made of?

Answer 11

The first 10 subtests

1. Similarities
2. Vocabulary
3. Block design
4. Matrix reasoning
5. Digit span
6. Coding
7. Figure Weights
8. Picture Span
9. Symbol Search

Question 12

What five primary subtests are used to calculate the general ability index?

Answer 12

1. Similarities
2. Vocabulary
3. Block Design
4. Matrix Reasoning
5. Figure Weights

Question 13

General Abilities Index (GAI) =

Answer 13

made up of Perceptual Reasoning I & Verbal Comprehension I – a measure of cognitive
ability without the influence of PSI & WMI

Question 14

How do you establish if you need to use the GAI over the FSIQ

Answer 14

o Consider GAI if the difference between Indices is 23 points or more (e.g., VCI & Perceptual Reasoning Index are similar but there is a big diff. between them and Working Memory Index & P SI)

Question 15

What are the indexes made up of

1. Perceptual Reasoning Index

Answer 15

Block Design
Matrix Reasoning
Visual Puzzles
Figure Weights (16-69 yrs only)
Picture Completion

Question 16

Know Block Design administration and rules well-read manual & practice

Answer 16

o 2 trials – must give both trials even if Trial 1 is correct
o If you don’t get a perfect score on first 2 items administered, you must reverse
o If child rotates their design more than 30 degrees – correct them when they do it the first time – If they continue, mark as incorrect

Question 17

What subtest make up the Verbal Comprehension (VCI)

Answer 17

Similarities 
Vocabulary
Information
Comprehension

Question 18

What subtests make up the Verbal Comprehension (VCI)

Answer 18

Similarities and Vocabulary

Question 19

The Visual Spatial Index (VSI) is derived from the sum of scaled scores for

Answer 19

Block Design and Visual Puzzles.

Question 20

The Fluid Reasoning (FRI) is derived from the sum of scaled scores for

Answer 20

Matrix Reasoning and Figure Weights.

Question 21

The Working Memory Index (WMI) is derived from the sum of scaled scores for

Answer 21

Digit Span and Picture Span.

Question 22

The Processing Speed Index (PSI) is derived from the sum of scaled scores for

Answer 22

Coding and Symbol Search.

Question 23

What is the Reverse rule and how does it work?

Answer 23

If someone does not get a perfect score on one of the first two items – administer previous items in reverse order until 2 perfect scores are obtained