Who can administer WISC-IV?
While most exams are administered by a child or school psychologist, teacher or other trained professional, exam kits are available for purchase through PsychCorp and range from $1,049 to more than $1,700. To find test preparation materials for the WISC, visit our WISC Directory.
Can you prepare for the WISC test?
Because of the high redundancy of the WISC-IV and WISC-V exams, Mercer Publishing’s recommends using our full-length WISC-IV practice test to prepare for both the WISC-IV and WISC-V exams. Each practice test booklet contains 1 full-length exam and comes with the answers and explanations.
How long does the WISC take to administer?
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is an individually administered intelligence test for children between the ages of 6 and 16. The Fifth Edition (WISC-V; Wechsler, 2014) is the most recent version. The WISC-V takes 45 to 65 minutes to administer.
What is WISC-IV assessment?
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition (Wechsler, 2003) The WISC-IV is a test of intellectual ability for children ages 6 to 16 years. It is individually administered, and has 15 subtests. Each subtest is allocated to either the VC, PR, WM, or PS subscales.
What IQ score classifies a person as a genius?
The average score on an IQ test is 100. Most people fall within the 85 to 114 range. Any score over 140 is considered a high IQ. A score over 160 is considered a genius IQ.
How many subtests does the WISC-IV have?
15 subtests
Although the full version of the WISC-IV has 15 subtests, only ten are considered core, and used more often when testing intelligence (Wechsler, 2003). The core subtests for VC are Vocabulary, Similarities, and Comprehension. The core subtests for PR are Block Design, Picture Concepts, and Matrix Reasoning.
How long does it take to administer the WISC?
approximately 65-80 minutes
The WISC-IV is designed assess individual children and adolescents. The ten core subtests take approximately 65-80 minutes to administer, and an additional 10-15 minutes are required to administer the five supplemental subtests.