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Donna Smith
Revision Goals
Increase Developmental
Strengthen Theoretical Foundations
Appropriateness
Ages
Information
Vocabulary 5 Subtests Dropped
4:00 to 7 Core Word Reasoning
VIQ
7:03 Subtests Arithmetic, Animal Pegs, Geometric Design,
Block Design FSIQ
Matrix Reasoning PIQ Sentences, and Mazes dropped
40-50 Picture Concepts
minutes 7 Subtests Retained with Modifications
Coding
Symbol Search (can substitute for CD) PSQ Modifications to Verbal Subtests (IN, SI, VC, CO)
4 Similarities (can sub for IN, VC, or WR)
Comprehension (can sub for IN, VC, or WR) Modifications to Performance Subtests (BD, OA, PC)
Supplemental Object Assembly (can sub for BD, MR, or PCO)
Start Points
The reverse rule applies to those subtests with These rules are subtest specific and are
age-specific start points. Items prior to an stated at the beginning of each subtest.
age-appropriate start point are considered Scores obtained on items administered
reversal items. in reverse sequence count in the
If the child does not obtain a perfect score on discontinue rules.
either the first or second item administered, If you are unsure how to score an item,
then reversal items are given in reverse administer additional items until you are
sequence until the child obtains a perfect sure that the discontinue rule has been
score on two consecutive items. met.
Bonus Points
If, after review, you find that items beyond No bonus points are given for quick
the point at which testing should have performance on Block Design or Object
been discontinued were given, award no Assembly items.
points for those items beyond the Time bonuses are available only for
correct discontinue point, even if the Coding, which is a direct measure of
childs response would ordinarily have processing speed.
earned credit.
Prompts are used to teach or remind the Score 2 points for a response that is
child of the subtest task. For example, if equivalent to or better than the 2-point
a child chooses more than one picture sample responses and 0 points for any
from a single row on the Picture response that is equivalent or inferior to
Concepts subtest, you can remind him
to pick only one. the 0-point response. Award 1 point for
any response that is equivalent in
Instructions for prompting are included in quality to the 1-point sample responses.
the General Directions section of the
Manual for each subtest.
Block Design
Designed to measure the ability to Items 1-12 are presented as a model you
construct for the child. Leave the model intact
analyze and synthesize abstract visual
after you build it.
stimuli and nonverbal concept formation.
Item 13 is first presented as a model you
Also involves visual perception and construct from the pictured design in Stimulus
organization, visual-motor coordination, Book 1. The model is then disassembled, and
the child constructs the design according to
spatial visualization, learning, and the the presented picture.
ability to separate figure and ground in
Items 14-20 are presented to the child as a
visual stimuli. picture in the Stimulus Book.
Administration Administration
Information Information
Vocabulary Vocabulary
There are 4 general response 28 items Child chooses one picture from
situations that require further query: each row to form a group with a common
organizational concept.
marginal responses
generalized responses
functional responses
hand gestures
Query as often as necessary
Administration Administration
Accurate timing is essential. Begin timing Do not proceed with the actual test
after you have said the last word of the
items if the child does not understand
instructions. Stop timing when the child
completes all the items or after 120 seconds the task. Discontinue the subtest.
have elapsed. If the child makes an error on the
Use the sample items to explain and practice items, correct the error
demonstrate the task. You can repeat the
explanation and demonstrate the task a immediately.
second time if the child does not understand Do not provide an eraser.
or seems confused. Then allow the child to
complete the Practice Items.
Administration Administration
If the child skips a row, point to the Use the Symbol Search scoring key to
omitted row and say, Do them in order. check responses. Mark a correct
Dont skip any. response with a +, incorrect with a -.
You can remind the child to continue If the total score is equal to or less than
until told to stop if necessary. 0, enter 0 as the subtest total raw score.
Skipped items should not be counted in
the correct or incorrect total.
Administration Administration
Clues for all items appear on the Record If the child provides the correct
Form. response before all clues have been
Allow the child approximately 5 seconds to presented, score 1 point, and proceed
respond after each clue. to the next item. If the child does not
You may repeat each clue one time only. provide a correct response, present the
The repetition can be provided at the childs next clue or item as appropriate.
request or after a 5-second delay in
responding. Allow an additional 5 seconds for Synonyms and specific name brands or
a response, then move on to the next clue. objects also receive credit.
Administration Coding
If you notice a left-handed child partially If a child omits an item, point to the
blocking the key with his hand while omitted item and say, Do them in order.
completing the task, place an extra Response Dont skip any.
Booklet to the right of the childs Response
Booklet so the extra key is aligned with the You may remind the child to continue
one that the childs hand is blocking. until told to stop if necessary.
Do not provide an eraser. If the child asks Use the Coding Scoring Key to check
what he should do if he makes a mistake, responses. A symbol receives credit if it
say, Thats OK. Just keep working as fast as is correctly drawn or if it is clearly
you can.
identifiable as the keyed symbol.
Administration Administration
Time bonuses are awarded for perfect Do not proceed with the test items until
performance when completion time is 115 the child understands the task. If it is
seconds or less. (see Record Form) clear that the child will not be able to
Teach the task by modeling and talking understand the task with further
through responses for the first 2 shapes instruction, discontinue the subtest.
(circle and star).
Then allow the child to practice the remaining
sample items. If the child makes a mistake,
correct the error immediately.
Comprehension Comprehension
20 items all items require the child to Designed to assess verbal reasoning and
answer questions. conceptualization, the ability to evaluate and
utilize past experiences, verbal
15 new items and 5 items retained. comprehension and expression, and the
ability to demonstrate practical information.
Also involves knowledge of conventional
standards of behavior, social judgment and
maturity, and common sense.
Administration Administration
Read each question slowly to the child. You The sample responses in the Manual
may repeat a question as often as necessary,
are not an exhaustive list. Evaluate
but do not alter or abbreviate the wording.
unusual responses carefully and refer to
If a child does not provide a 1-point response
on either Item 1 or Item 2, provide the 1-point the General Scoring Principle. The
response as instructed for these items. principle is stated after each item in the
Unclear or too vague responses should be Manual.
queried. Always note with (Q) on the Record
Items 1 and 2 are scored 1 or 0.
Form. If an improved (correct) response is
offered after the query, score the improved Items 3 20 are scores 2, 1, or 0.
response accordingly.
32 items all artwork has been redrawn, Accurate timing is essential. The time limit for
enlarged and colorized. each item is 20 seconds. Begin timing after
presenting the item and saying the last word
20 items retained, 12 new items to of the instructions.
improve difficulty gradient.
Provide the stated queries (page 149 in
Designed to measure visual perception Manual) as often as necessary.
and organization, concentration, and Examples of verbal responses that also
visual recognition of essential details of require the child to point correctly in order to
objects. earn 1 point are listed on pages 153-156 in
the Manual.
Administration Similarities
Synonyms for the missing part are awarded Supplemental Subtest for Ages 4:0 to 7:3
1 point. 24 items only includes sentence
If a child points to the correct place in the completion.
picture but gives a verbal elaboration that 16 new items Scoring criteria modified.
spoils the response, score 0 points.
Score 1 point if the child correctly identifies
the missing part within 20 seconds. Score 0 if
he does not respond within the time limit.
Similarities Administration
Designed to measure verbal reasoning and Each item may be repeated as often as
concept formation. necessary, but do not alter the wording
in any way.
Also involves auditory comprehension, Signal the missing portion of the
memory, distinguishing non-essential and sentence by emphasizing the word both.
essential features, and verbal expression.
Responses that require a query are
noted in the sample responses. Use the
total response for scoring.
Items 1 and 2 are designed as teaching Core for 2:06 3:11; Optional for 4:00 7:03.
items, and each has 2 trials. Corrective 30 items Child names a displayed picture.
feedback is provided if the child
provides an incorrect response or a
response without the target word. Award
full credit if the child provides a 1-point
response on either Trail 1 or 2.
Use the General Scoring Principles to
aware 2, 1, or 0 points.
Designed to assess visual-perceptual Make sure that you and the child are
seated directly opposite from each
organization, integration and synthesis
other.
of part-whole relationships, nonverbal
reasoning, and trial and error learning. Before beginning an item, sequentially
sort the puzzles pieces in your hand out
Also involves spatial ability, visual-motor of the childs view. Stack the pieces
coordination, cognitive flexibility, and face-down in sequential order, starting
persistence. with the highest-numbered piece and
ending with the piece numbered 1.
Administration Administration
Working from your left to right, place the pieces After the pieces are properly aligned,
in sequential order, with the number side visible
expose the pattern side of the pieces
and the numbers upright from your perspective.
The underlines beneath the numbers should be sequentially, beginning with the piece
parallel to the edge of the table. Place the numbered 1. Rotate the pieces on an
pieces with 1 underline in the first row, closest to imaginary axis parallel to the edge of the
the child. Place those with double underlines in
the next row, closest to you.
table. The pieces are flipped from top to
bottom, not from left to right.
When properly aligned, an imaginary lines can
be drawn through the underlines on the back of
each piece in the row.
Administration Administration
Begin timing after saying the last word If the child turns a puzzle piece over
of instructions. during the task, unobtrusively turn the
You can allow the child a few additional piece right-side up again.
seconds to complete an item if he is You may remind the child to work as
nearing completion when the time fast as you can if he is off task.
expires. Credit is awarded only for Remove the puzzle pieces from the
junctures that were correctly joined at childs view at the completion of each
the end of the time limit. puzzle before presenting the next item.
Administration Administration
Record the completion time in seconds Children are not penalized for gaps
for each item. and/or misalignments between adjacent
A juncture is the place where 2 pieces less than or equal to inch.
adjacent pieces meet. Two pieces are For Items 1 and 2 (where there are 2
considered correctly joined even when trials), enter 1 point if junctures are
they are formed in isolation and not correctly joined or either Trial 1 or 2.
integrated with other puzzle pieces. For Items 13 and 14, the score is the
Pictures of junctures are in Figure 3.12 number of junctures correctly joined
in the Manual. multiplied by . Scores are rounded up.
Children receive credit if it is apparent that Use WPPSI III instead of WISC III/IV:
they know the correct name of an object,
despite their inability to pronounce the name When you suspect below-average
correctly. cognitive ability
Item 9 requires a specific response With child with limited English
(toothpaste) that requires additional query. proficiency, language impairment, or
Follow the 4 general response situations (in verbal/expressive difficulties
Manual) that require further query.
Use WISC III for a child of high ability.
Personalized responses (I have one) are
scored 0.