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The WISC V Intelligence Test for Children and Adolescents can be very useful in certain situations and appropriate to record a child’s level of development. A well-coordinated financing or claim can then take place on this basis. Recently there was something new about these tests. The well-known and established HAWIK IV test procedure was renamed WISC. As of 2017, a new version of the WISC-V intelligence test for children is available. what has changed? What is the structure?
General
The WISC-V intelligence test for children is aimed at Children and youth aged 6 to 16 and goes for it The concept of intelligence by David Wechsler return. Originally, the intelligence tests of this series were called Hamburger Wechsler Intelligence Tests for Children, HAWIK for short, used in Germany, which were based on the English original Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, WISC for short. The HAWIK was first published in Germany in 1996. The first version of the WISC was published in 1949. The tests are the most widely used intelligence tests for children worldwide.
Since 2011 However, there will be tests in Germany, as well as in Switzerland and Austria no longer under the name HAWIK, but the original WISC excluded. This year, the HAWIK-IV was replaced by the WISC-IV. Since 2017 is now WISC-V Intelligence test for children, the current version of the test series.
objective The WISC-V is in the process of recording the cognitive abilities of children and young people using a multidimensional test. The test contains a total of 15 subtests designed to assess “general cognitive functions”. The test is used, for example, for gifted people, intellectual disabilities or to describe cognitive weaknesses and strengths.
Changes from the WISC-IV
Now to the changes of the WISC-V intelligence test for children compared to the WISC-IV. TO Determine your overall IQ stand now 10 and no more than 7 subtests for disposal. and primary index number was from 4 indexes to 5 increased. Index Perceptual reasoning was replaced by fluid reasoning and indices of visual spatial processing. Next is on secondary index 5 other indexes. This is to provide additional information about the person’s cognitive abilities. Moreover, it is only possible replace the subtest with one of the 5 optional subtests, if used to determine overall IQ. Subtests “Supplementary Pictures”, “Picture Concepts” and “Recognize Concepts” no longer exist in WISC-V. Instead, it exists New subtests “Shape Scale”, “Visual Puzzles” and “Sequences of Pictures”.
There are other modifications of the WISC-V intelligence test for children. There is one for one Another option for “saying numbers” namely, the reproduction of previously spoken numbers in ascending order. There’s more going on with a “mosaic test” extended process evaluation, where there is a partial raw value that accounts for the partial solution. He also became Revised scoring rules for language subtests. It has also been revised and/or changed Item number for 10 subtests. Addition, implementation time reducedby partially changing the termination criteria.
The last change represents an option Test via Ipad with internet assessment to perform, which requires 2 iPads.
Structure of the WISC-V Intelligence Test for Children
Now it is the structure of the WISC-V intelligence test for children. Totally there 15 subtests, of which 10 are designated as primary subtests and 5 as secondary. The test is divided into 3 levels.
For one, there is Total IQ, total scale. This consists of 7 primary subtests. Subtests are performed by default are “search for similarities” and “vocabulary test”, “mosaic test”, “matrix test” and “shape scales”, “number repetition”, “number symbol test”. The following subtests can replace the primary subtest of the full scale. Only one substitution is allowed. “General Knowledge” and “General Comprehension”, “Visual Puzzles”, “Calculations”, “Picture Sequences” and “Letter and Number Sequences”, “Symbol Search” and “Strike Test”.
We go further there is primary indexes. There is this 5. these are each was assigned to 2 primary subtests. The first primary index is this “language comprehension”. Associated with this are the primary subtests Finding Commonalities and the Vocabulary Test. The second primary index is “visual-spatial processing”, to which the primary subtests Mosaic Test and Visual Puzzles are assigned. The third primary index is “Fuidic Reasoning” with primary subtests “Matrix Test” and “Shape Balance”. Primary index four is that “working memory”. The primary subtests “Number Repetition” and “Picture Sequence” are assigned to this. The last primary index is “Processing speed” with the primary subtests Number-Symbol Test and Symbol Search.
In addition, there are secondary indexesfrom which it 5 they are. these are Assigned 2 to 6 primary or secondary subtests. 12 subtests are required to determine all secondary indices. The first secondary index is “Quantitative Reasoning” with “shape scale” and “calculative thinking” subtests. Another secondary index is “Auditory Working Memory” with subtests “Repetition of numbers” and “Alphabet-number-sequence”. of “Nonverbal Index” forms another secondary index. These are the “Mosaic Test”, “Visual Puzzles”, “Matrix Test”, “Shape Scale”, “Picture Sequence” and “Number Symbols Test” subtests. Another secondary index is “General Skill Index” with subtests “find commonalities”, “vocabulary test”, “mosaic test”, “matrix test” and “shape scale”. The fifth secondary index is “Cognitive Performance Index” with subtests “Repetition of Numbers”, “Sequence of Pictures”, “Test of Number Symbols” and “Search for Symbols”.
Two secondary subtests are not included in the indexes. Full-fledged subtests can be replaced by all secondary subtests according to the established rules. Only one substitution is allowed.
Tasks and contact points
It should now be clear what exactly the indices and subtests of the WISC-V Intelligence Test for Children are about. In the primary index “language comprehension” the content is about the formation of linguistic concepts as well as linguistic knowledge and conclusions.
In the subtest “Finding Common Ground” People should name what the 2 terms have in common. The content is about verbal reasoning, general knowledge and concept formation.
On the subtest “Vocabulary Test” verbally presented concepts need to be defined with the goal of expression, concept formation and word knowledge.
In the subtest “Common Understanding” Questions about social rules, everyday problems and contexts need to be answered. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of common norms of behavior, linguistic understanding and verbal reasoning.
General knowledge questions must be answered in the subtest “Basic knowledge” Get a response. In terms of content, it is the acquisition and storage of general factual knowledge.
Primary index “visual-spatial processing” focuses on spatial cognition and construction.
On “Mosaic Test” the given patterns must be completed with one or two colored cubes. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and synthesis of abstract and visuospatial stimuli.
On the subtest “Visual Puzzles” you need to choose three of the six pieces from which to build the given piece. This focuses on mental rotation and visual-spatial cognition.
Primary index “Fuidic Reasoning” leads to reasoning.
On “Matrix Test” should be chosen from the 5 answer options by logical reasoning that will complete the missing part of the picture template. This focuses on language and culture independent fluid intelligence.
On the subtest “shape scale” it aims to balance the scale by recognizing what weights need to be placed on the pan. How much the figure weighs is not known. In terms of content, the emphasis is on inductive thinking and quantitative reasoning.
Subtest “Computational Thinking” it consists of solving arithmetic problems in the head without the use of other tools. It involves short and long-term memory, the ability to count and concentration.
Primary index “working memory” focuses attention, working memory and concentration.
In the subtest “Repeat Numbers” The goal is to immediately repeat a sequence of spoken numbers, either in the same order, in reverse order, or in ascending order. These are auditory short-term memory and working memory.
Subtest “Letter Sequence” consists of a sequence of numbers and letters to be reproduced but in a new order. Letters should be arranged alphabetically and numbers in ascending order. This includes working and auditory short-term memory.
In the subtest “Watch Pictures” pictures are given briefly. They should then be displayed in the image group. Emphasis is placed on verbal and visual short-term memory.
On the primary index “Processing speed” it’s about graphomotor and mental work pace.
In which “Numeric Symbols Test” The aim is to assign certain symbols to either geometric shapes (for 6 and 7 year olds) or numbers (for children from 8 years old), which are then also written down in the worksheet. It is about visuomotor coordination and processing speed.
On the exam “Symbol Search” is to judge whether one of the symbols from two groups of abstract symbols is present in both groups. Emphasis is placed on visual scanning and discrimination, as well as processing speed.
of “Strike Test” aims to quickly label target stimuli in two image templates in a structured or unstructured arrangement. These are visual scanning and visual selective attention.
Secondary index “Quantitative Reasoning” focuses on understanding set-related relationships and performing mathematical operations.
Secondary index “Auditory working memory” lFor example, the content focuses on working and short-term memory.
Secondary index “Nonverbal Index” deals with cognitive performance, minimizes demands on expressive language.
Secondary index “General Skill Index” focuses on the content of cognitive performance, which is limited to crystalline and fluid intelligence, as well as visual processing.
Last places secondary index “Cognitive Performance Index” focused on cognitive performance but limited to working memory and processing speed.
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Here you can find all information about the WISC-V intelligence test for children:
Test Information for the Wechsler Intelligence Scale – Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
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