What is the latest version of WISC?
Fifth Edition
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is an individually administered intelligence test for children between the ages of 6 and 16. The Fifth Edition (WISC-V; Wechsler, 2014) is the most recent version.
Is WISC-IV still valid?
The WISC-V is the most recent version of the WISC test, but older versions (the WISC-IV and the WISC-III) may still be given. A psychologist would determine which test would be appropriate for a child in that age range. Because an IQ test is different from a skills or achievement test, it is harder to study for.
What is the WISC assessment?
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® Fifth Edition (WISC®-V) is an intelligence test that measures a child’s intellectual ability and 5 cognitive domains that impact performance.
When was WISC first published?
1939
The first edition of the test was published in 1939, under the name, Wechsler Bellevue Form I. The WISC was adapted from the original test, the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. The WISC test was one of three Wechsler Intelligence Scales.
Is the WISC-IV reliable and valid?
Reliability for the WISC-IV is high with r = 0.97 for the FSIQ and r = 0.87–94 for the specific intelligence indices.
How often can you take a WISC?
The tests are designed to capture current cognitive abilities. Applicants may only take the Wechsler Scales once in 12 months. If the results are more than 2 years old, or have been provided for two admissions cycles, the applicant will need to take the evaluation again.
What are practice effects?
Practice effects, defined as improvements in cognitive test performance due to repeated exposure to the test materials, have traditionally been viewed as sources of error. However, they might provide useful information for predicting cognitive outcome.
What is the most recent version of the WISC-V?
The Fifth Edition (WISC-V; Wechsler, 2014) is the most recent version. 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.
How many composite scores are on the WISC-V?
The WISC-V was published in 2014. The WISC-V has a total of 21 subtests. It yields 15 composite scores. The WISC is one test in a suite of Wechsler intelligence scales.
What are the five ancillary index scores in WISC-V?
The 2014 publication of the WISC-V contained five ancillary index scores that may be derived for special clinical purposes or situations: the Quantitative Reasoning Index (QRI), the Auditory Working Memory Index (AWMI), the Nonverbal Index (NVI), the General Ability Index (GAI), and the Cognitive Proficiency Index (CPI).
What division is Wisconsin football in 2014?
The 2014 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season.