The Wechsler

Intelligence Scales:
WISC-V and WPPSI-
III
BS. 6th Semester
Part-4
 WPPSI-IV Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale
of Intelligence
 WPPSI - IV Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of
Intelligence - IV Purpose Description Population Test to
assesses a child’s current cognitive abilities in both verbal
and nonverbal areas.
 *The Verbal subtests assess the child’s ability to
process and recall verbal material and to use language to
express ideas.
 *The Performance subtests use appealing, age-appropriate
materials and evaluate nonverbal reasoning, visual-spatial
perception, and ability to process visual material.
 *Visual-motor integration and efficiency of visual processing
are measured by Processing Speed subtests.
WPPSI-IV Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of
Intelligence (index and subtests)

 The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence

consist of 14 subtests.

They are designated as one of three types: core,

supplemental, or optional.
 The core subtests are required for the computation of the
Verbal, Performance, and Full Scale IQ.

 The supplemental subtests provide additional information

about cognitive abilities or can be used as replacement for
inappropriate subtests.

 The optional subtests provide additional information about

cognitive functioning but cannot be used as replacements
for core subtests.
Bug Search Cancellation Animal Coding
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
(WISC-V)
 The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC),
developed by David Wechsler, for children between the ages
of 7 -16. The Fifth Edition (WISC-V; Wechsler, 2014)
 The WISC-V takes 45–65 minutes to administer. It generates
a Full Scale IQ (formerly known as an intelligence quotient or
IQ score) that represents a child's general intellectual ability.
 It also provides 5 primary index scores: Verbal
Comprehension Index, Visual Spatial Index, Fluid Reasoning
Index, Working Memory Index, and Processing Speed Index.
 Scores can be derived from various combinations of primary
or primary and secondary subtests.
 Measure related cognitive abilities relevant to assessment
and identification of specific learning disabilities, particularly
dyslexia and dyscalculia.
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)

Verbal Comprehension Index: Measures verbal knowledge

and understanding acquired through both informal and
formal education Subsets: *Similarities,*Vocabulary,
*Comprehension, *Information, and Word Reasoning.
Perceptual Reasoning Index: Measures the ability to interpret
and organize visually perceived material. Subsets: Block
Design, Picture Concepts, Matrix Reasoning, and Picture
Completion.
Processing Speed Index: Measures the ability to process
visually perceived nonverbal information quickly, with
concentration and rapid eye-hand coordination. Subsets:
Coding, Symbol Search, Supplemental processing speed
and Cancellation.
Working Memory Index: Measures immediate memory and
the ability to sustain attention, concentrate, and exert mental
control. Subtest: Digit Span, Letter-Number Sequencing and
Arithmetic.
IQ, Index Scores, and Administration
• Classification of IQ Scores:
• Very Superior: > 130
• Superior: 120-129
• High Average: 110-119
• Average: 90-109
• Low Average: 80-89
• Borderline: 70-79
• Mild Mental Retardation: 55-69
• Moderate Mental Retardation: 40-54
 Administration time for test: 1 – 1 ½ hours (90%)
with more time needed for individuals with higher
IQ.
Subtest Scores: Inter-individual Comparisons

Subtest Score Label Percent

1-4 Far below 1-2%
average
Or very poor
5-7 Below 5-16%
average or
weakness
8-12 Average 25-75%
13-15 Above 84-95%
average or
strength