WISC IV Score Interpretation
By Inderbir Kaur Sandhu, Ph.D
Q: Need help regarding interpreting WISC-IV results for a 14 years old 1 month boy:
VCI 74, PRI = 73, WMI = 91, PSI = 76 while FSIQ is 71.
A: Based on the description of score range, this child has an overall IQ in the Borderline range.
Current Wechsler (WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, WPPSI-IV) IQ classification.
IQ |
Percentile Range |
Classification |
130 and above |
98 to 99.99 |
Very Superior |
120 to 129 |
91 to 97 |
Superior |
110 to 119 |
75 to 90 |
High Average |
90 to 109 |
25 to 73 |
Average |
80 to 89 |
9 to 23 |
Low Average |
70 to 79 |
2 to 8 |
Borderline |
69 and below |
.01 to 2 |
Intellectual Deficient |
His strongest score in Working Memory, which is in Low Average range. The rest are in the Borderline range with weakest score being Perceptual Reasoning. The scatter appears normal, which means that there is no large gaps between the scores.
This child would need some educational help in learning better. Hope that helps. Good luck.
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