How do I read my WISC results?
Each Index Scale is comprised of two subtests that together make up the scale result….WISC-V Structure.
| Composite Score Range | Traditional Description | WISC-V Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 120 – 129 | Superior | Very High |
| 110 – 119 | High Average | High Average |
| 90 – 109 | Average | Average |
| 80-89 | Low Average | Low Average |
What WISC score is gifted?
While each program has its own entrance requirements, an FSIQ of 115 – 129 is generally considered “mildly gifted,” an FSIQ of 130 – 144 is generally considered moderately gifted, and an FSIQ of 145 to 159 is generally considered “highly gifted.”
What is an average score on the WISC?
90 to 109
Scores ranging from 90 to 109 are typically considered average. Further, the WISC-V provides complementary index scores that measure additional cognitive processes related to academic achievement and learning-related issues.
What is a composite score WISC?
A Composite Score that represents a child’s overall intellectual ability (FSIQ) Primary Index Scores that measure the following areas of cognitive functioning: Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI), Visual Spatial Index (VSI), Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI), Working Memory Index (WMI), and the Processing Speed Index (PSI).
What is the difference between the WISC III and WISC-R?
The WISC-R featured the same subtests, but updated the age range for the children it tested from a range of 5-15 to 6-16. The WISC-III was published in 1991 and added a subtest for processing speed.
What is the range of the WISC-V score?
Here’s a guide: Composite Score Range Traditional Description WISC-V Classification 90 – 109 Average Average 80-89 Low Average Low Average 70 – 79 Borderline Very Low 69 and below Extremely Low Extremely Low
What is the standard deviation of the WISC-III test?
All three are standard scores (mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15) obtained by comparing an individual’s score with those earned by the representative sample of age peers. Within the WISC-III, there are 10 mandatory and three supplementary subtests all of which span the age range of six through 16 years.
What is subtest scatter on WISC III?
On the WISC-III, the Digit Span, Symbol Search and Mazes subtest scores are not included in the Verbal, Performance and Full Scale IQ scores. They are used to develop other composite scores. When subtest scores vary a great deal, this is called subtest scatter.