The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), specifically its fifth edition known as the WISC–V, is designed for children and adolescents ranging from 6 years 0 months through 16 years 11 months.
Understanding the WISC–V Age Range
The WISC–V is a comprehensive cognitive assessment widely used by psychologists and educational professionals to evaluate the intellectual ability of children and adolescents. The specified age span ensures that the assessment is appropriate for the developmental stage and cognitive capabilities of the individuals being tested.
The precise age range for the WISC–V can be summarized as follows:
| Assessment | Target Age Range |
|---|---|
| WISC–V | 6 years 0 months |
| through | |
| 16 years 11 months |
This range covers elementary school-aged children up through the end of high school for most adolescents, allowing for the identification of various cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and providing valuable insights for educational planning and clinical diagnosis.
Key Aspects of the WISC–V
- Purpose: The WISC–V measures a child's general intellectual functioning and identifies cognitive strengths and weaknesses. It can help in understanding learning difficulties, giftedness, and intellectual disabilities.
- Administration: It is typically administered individually by a trained professional and takes approximately 60–90 minutes to complete.
- Relevance: As a standardized assessment, the WISC–V provides scores that can be compared to a normative sample of children of the same age, offering a clear picture of an individual's cognitive profile.
For more detailed information about the assessment, you can visit the official product page for the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children | Fifth Edition on Pearson Assessments.
