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WISC (Wechsler

Intelligence Scale for


Children)

ZAINAB ANEES
Introduction
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
(WISC) is a standardized intelligence test
designed for children between the ages of 6 and
16. Developed by David Wechsler, the WISC
assesses cognitive abilities and provides a
comprehensive profile of a child's intellectual
strengths and weaknesses.
• The WISC test comprises 15 subtests, divided into four
primary indices: Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial,
Fluid Reasoning, and Working Memory. These indices
evaluate various cognitive skills, such as verbal
reasoning, visual-spatial skills, problem-solving, and
memory.
Key Features
• Ages 6-16
• 15 subtests
• 4 primary indices
• Full Scale IQ (FSIQ)
• Administration time: 60-90 minutes
• Standardized norms
• Wide application in education and clinical settings
For a detailed
summary
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Administration
• Administration of the WISC typically takes 60-90 minutes. A
trained psychologist or psychometrist administers the test,
ensuring standardized procedures are followed. Raw scores are
converted to scaled scores, which are then combined to form the
Full Scale IQ (FSIQ), ranging from 40 to 160.
Application
• The WISC is widely used in educational and clinical settings
to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses, inform
educational planning, and diagnose learning disabilities
or intellectual giftedness. Results help professionals develop
targeted interventions and accommodations.
Step-by-step guide to the WISC (Wechsler
Intelligence Scale for Children)
• Pre-Test Preparation
• 1. Examiner qualification: Ensure the examiner is trained and certified to
administer the WISC.
• 2. Test materials: Prepare the necessary test materials, including:
• - WISC test manual
• - Test booklets, Answer sheets, Stimulus materials (e.g., blocks, puzzles)
• 3. Environment: Ensure a quiet, distraction-free environment.
• 4. Child preparation: Explain the test purpose and procedure to the child.
Administration
• Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)
• 1. Similarities (SI): Ask the child to identify similarities between words.
• 2. Vocabulary (VC): Evaluate the child's vocabulary knowledge.
• 3. Comprehension (CO): Assess the child's ability to understand written
passages.
• 4. Information (IN): Evaluate the child's general knowledge.
• Visual Spatial Index (VSI)
• 1. Block Design (BD): Ask the child to replicate designs using blocks.
• 2. Visual Puzzles (VP): Evaluate the child's ability to complete visual puzzles.
• 3. Picture Concepts (PC): Assess the child's ability to identify relationships
between images.
• Working Memory Index (WMI)
• 1. Digit Span (DS): Evaluate the child's ability to recall sequences of numbers.
• 2. Letter-Number Sequencing (LNS): Assess the child's ability to sequence
letters and numbers.
• Processing Speed Index (PSI)
• 1. Coding (CD): Evaluate the child's ability to complete visual-motor tasks.
• 2. Symbol Search (SS): Assess the child's ability to identify symbols.
• Test Completion
• 1. Administer all subtests in the prescribed order.
• 2. Record responses and timing.
• 3. Ensure accurate scoring.
Post-Test Procedures
• 1. Score calculation: Calculate raw scores, scaled scores, and index scores.
• 2. Interpretation: Interpret results in the context of the child's background and
referral question.
• 3. Report writing: Generate a comprehensive report detailing test results.
Scoring

• 1. Raw Scores: Calculate raw scores for each subtest.


• 2. Scaled Scores: Convert raw scores to scaled scores (mean =
10, SD = 3).
• 3. Index Scores: Calculate index scores (mean = 100, SD = 15).
• 4. Full Scale IQ (FSIQ): Calculate FSIQ (mean = 100, SD = 15).
Interpretation
• Interpretation of WISC results requires expertise in psychological
assessment. Trained professionals consider multiple factors,
including the child's cultural background, educational history,
and emotional functioning, to ensure accurate and
comprehensive understanding of the results.
• 1. FSIQ Classification:
• - Average (85-115)
• - Above Average (116-130)
• - Gifted (131-145)
• - Highly Gifted (146-160)
• - Profoundly Gifted (161-175)
• - Intellectually Disabled (40-54)
• 2. Index Score Interpretation:
• - Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)
• - Visual Spatial Index (VSI)
• - Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI)
• - Working Memory Index (WMI)
• - Processing Speed Index (PSI)
• 3. Subtest Interpretation:
• - Identify strengths and weaknesses
• - Analyze scatter (variability) between subtests
Revisions/Research
• The WISC has undergone several revisions since its initial
publication in 1949. The current version, WISC-V, introduced in
2014, includes updated norms, new subtests, and enhanced
interpretive guidelines. Research supports the WISC-V's
reliability, validity, and cultural sensitivity
Strengths Weakness
• Identify areas of cognitive • Identify areas of cognitive
strength. weakness.
• Develop strategies to build • Develop interventions to
on strengths. address weaknesses.
Thank You.

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