WISC-V

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• summarize the purpose of the WISC and its measures
• comment on best practices for administration of the WISC
• list some of the contributing and cautionary aspects

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PURPOSE

WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?

• verbal comprehension
• visual/spatial reasoning
• fluid (non-verbal) reasoning
• working memory
• processing speed

Verbal Comprehension

Visual / Spatial Reasoning

Fluid Reasoning

Working Memory

Processing Speed

ADMINISTRATION

WHO & HOW?

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PAPER vs. iPAD

Benefits of iPad Administration

• interactive & engaging
• scores as you go & eliminates errors
• sends graphs & printouts
• less to carry (manual is on iPad)
• add & remove subtests with ease
• discrete built in timer
• records student responses
• calculates basal & ceiling

Cons of iPad Administration

• technical problems may arise
• increased preparation - charging
• not as easy to make anecdotal notes while testing
• no cost savings (pay per swipe so charged for what you use)
• licence fee

CRITIQUE

Publisher: PsychCorp 2014

Pearson Website:
https://www.pearsonclinical.ca/en/products/product-master/item-84.html

Ages: 6.0 - 16.11

Reliability (Composite Scores): .90 - .96

Cost: $2000 +

Demographics: Canadian. Does not include students with exceptionalities (ex. learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, or low cognitive ability)

NEXT STEPS

Cohen, L. G. & Sepenciner, L. J. (2015). Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs (4th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ. Pearson.

Sattler, J. M. & Dumont, R. (2004). Assessment of Children: WISC-IV and WPPSI-III Supplement. San Diego, CA: Jerome M. Sattler, Publisher, Inc.

Maccow, G., Ph.D. (2015). Advanced Interpretationof the WISC-V [PDF]. Toronto, ON: Pearson, Inc.

Osberg. J. (2017, 06, 01). Personal interview.

WISC-IV: Canadian Manual (4th Edition). (2003). Toronto, ON: PsychCorp.

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