WISC5
Why Basal and Ceiling? - Answer-Basal and ceiling rules exist to limit the span of items to administer, but
still be able to estimate with high probability the score they would have obtained should they have
taken the whole test.
Discrepancy Model - Answer-22 points or 1.5SD discrepancy between cognitive test (WICS-V) and
achievement test (WJ4ACH). EX: WISC-V score: 97 and WJ4ACH reading score: 75
When to not use FSIQ? - Answer-Do not use FSIQ if there is a big discrepancy between the index scores.
If this is the case, then the FSIQ is NOT "unitary", and is not an accurate predictor. Use the GAI, General
Ability Index.
What is the FSIQ? - Answer-FSIQ is the full scale intelligence quotient. It is the best predictor of life
outcomes. It is derived in the WISC by the 7 core subtests found within the 5 primary indices.
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI) -- Subtests? - Answer-- Subtests include: Similarities, Vocabulary,
(Information), (Comprehension)
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI) -- What does it measure? - Answer-1. measures crystallized
intelligence and child's ability to access and apply acquired word knowledge
2. the application of this knowledge involves verbal concept formation, reasoning, and expression
, WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI) -- What abilities does it require? - Answer-1. word knowledge
acquisition
2. information retrieval
3. ability to reason and solve verbal problems
4. communication knowledge
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- Similarities (subtest) - Answer-measures logical thinking, verbal
concept formation and verbal abstract reasoning
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- Vocabulary (subtest) - Answer-measures the student's verbal fluency
and concept formation, word knowledge, and word usage
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- (Information) Subtest - Answer-measures general information
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- (Comprehension) Subtest - Answer-knowledge of conventional
standards of behavior and social judgment?
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI), Low Score? - Answer-Kid may have:
1) poor vocabulary
2) trouble with forming concepts
3) unable to solve verbal problems
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI), Low Score... Follow up with? - Answer-UNIT - could explain if
difficulties are a result of communication problems
WISC-V: Visual Spatial (VSI) -- Subtests? - Answer--- Subtests include: Block Design, Visual Puzzles
Why Basal and Ceiling? - Answer-Basal and ceiling rules exist to limit the span of items to administer, but
still be able to estimate with high probability the score they would have obtained should they have
taken the whole test.
Discrepancy Model - Answer-22 points or 1.5SD discrepancy between cognitive test (WICS-V) and
achievement test (WJ4ACH). EX: WISC-V score: 97 and WJ4ACH reading score: 75
When to not use FSIQ? - Answer-Do not use FSIQ if there is a big discrepancy between the index scores.
If this is the case, then the FSIQ is NOT "unitary", and is not an accurate predictor. Use the GAI, General
Ability Index.
What is the FSIQ? - Answer-FSIQ is the full scale intelligence quotient. It is the best predictor of life
outcomes. It is derived in the WISC by the 7 core subtests found within the 5 primary indices.
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI) -- Subtests? - Answer-- Subtests include: Similarities, Vocabulary,
(Information), (Comprehension)
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI) -- What does it measure? - Answer-1. measures crystallized
intelligence and child's ability to access and apply acquired word knowledge
2. the application of this knowledge involves verbal concept formation, reasoning, and expression
, WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI) -- What abilities does it require? - Answer-1. word knowledge
acquisition
2. information retrieval
3. ability to reason and solve verbal problems
4. communication knowledge
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- Similarities (subtest) - Answer-measures logical thinking, verbal
concept formation and verbal abstract reasoning
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- Vocabulary (subtest) - Answer-measures the student's verbal fluency
and concept formation, word knowledge, and word usage
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- (Information) Subtest - Answer-measures general information
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension -- (Comprehension) Subtest - Answer-knowledge of conventional
standards of behavior and social judgment?
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI), Low Score? - Answer-Kid may have:
1) poor vocabulary
2) trouble with forming concepts
3) unable to solve verbal problems
WISC-V: Verbal Comprehension (VCI), Low Score... Follow up with? - Answer-UNIT - could explain if
difficulties are a result of communication problems
WISC-V: Visual Spatial (VSI) -- Subtests? - Answer--- Subtests include: Block Design, Visual Puzzles
