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Subtest |
Description of Task |
Skill or Abilites Sampled |
| 1. Information | Answering questions of a general nature. | General knowledge of home and school environment. |
| 2. Comprehension | Answering "common sense" type questions. | An assessment of judgement, social skills, and common sense. |
| 3. Arithmetic | Solves arithmetic problems without the aid of pencil and paper. | Power of concentration, numerical reasoning and manipulation. |
| 4. Similarities | Describes likeness of pairs of common objects. | Abstract verbal reasoning, ability to generalize. |
| 5. Vocabulary | Provides meaning of words. | Language background and facility and verbal ability. |
| 6. Digit Span | Repeats numbers given orally from memory. | Attention span, concentration, and immediate auditory recall. |
Subtest |
Description of Task |
Skills or Abilities Sampled |
| 1. Picture Completion | Indicates missing components from a series of pictures. | Power of observation, alertness, awareness of detail. |
| 2. Picture Arrangement | Arranges pictures in proper sequence to tell a story. | Grasp of sequence, ability to associate, and simple logic. |
| 3. Block Design | Arranges block in designate patterns. | Problem solving, spatial relationships, and concept formation. |
| 4. Object Assembly | Assembles jig-saw puzzles. | Ability to improvise, imagination and problem solving. |
| 5. Coding | Copies symbols from a code key in designated spaces. | Visual-motor skills, ability to assimilate new learning, and immediate visual recall. |
Score |
Category |
| 120 and up | Superior (Gifted) |
| 110-119 | Above Average |
| 100-109 | Average |
| 90-99 | Below Average |
| 80-89 | Slow Learner |
| 70-79 | Borderline Retardation |
| Below 69 | Mental Retardation |
Score |
Interpretation |
| 12-18 | Superior (Gifted) |
| 9-11 | Average and above average |
| 7-8 | Below Average |
| 6 and lower | Mental Retardation |
| Difference between Verbal and Performance IQs is 15 points or more |
| Subtest scatter is 6 points or more |
Data compiled from unknown source with additions by Anne Pemberton.
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Page created July 6, 2002. Anne Pemberton. Updated Friday, September 4, 2009 . AP.
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