WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition): Current child IQ standard

About the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition)

WISC-V (2014) is the current Wechsler child intelligence scale and the most-used child IQ test in the world. It separates the WISC-IV Perceptual Reasoning Index into two distinct indices: Visual Spatial (Block Design, Visual Puzzles) and Fluid Reasoning (Matrix Reasoning, Figure Weights), reflecting CHC theory's distinction between Gv and Gf abilities.

WISC-V has 5 primary indices: Verbal Comprehension (Similarities, Vocabulary), Visual Spatial (Block Design, Visual Puzzles), Fluid Reasoning (Matrix Reasoning, Figure Weights), Working Memory (Digit Span, Picture Span), Processing Speed (Coding, Symbol Search). 10 core subtests yield FSIQ; 6 supplemental subtests support specialized analyses.

WISC-V is the standard for child intellectual disability diagnosis, gifted-and-talented identification, learning disability assessment, and ADHD evaluation. Norms based on 2,200 children stratified by 2010 US Census; Spanish-language adaptation (WISC-V Spanish) available. Pearson administers an examiner certification program; clinical use requires graduate-level qualification.

The 5 subtests

Sample Items (Illustrative)

Items are presented as questions or tasks that require either verbal, spatial, or logical reasoning responses. Scoring typically involves accuracy and speed, with correct answers earning points and faster responses potentially earning additional credit.

These are illustrative samples, not actual items from the protected test.

Source

All test materials and historical content on this page are transcribed from:

Wechsler, D. (2014). WISC-V Technical and Interpretive Manual. NCS Pearson.

WISC-V is the current standard child intelligence test. Pearson holds active copyright.