David Wechsler

Measures cognitive development for preschoolers and young children

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Purchase the Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition; online here at Pearson Clinical.

Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition  

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Fourth Edition: Australian and New Zealand Language Adapted Edition

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition: Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition

Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Third Edition: Australian and New Zealand Standardised

<p>Includes</p>

<p>Administration and Scoring Manual<br />Technical and Interpretive Manual<br />Stimulus Books 1, 2 and 3<br />Record Forms (Pack of 25 each of two age groups)<br />Response Booklets 1, 2 and 3 (Pack of 25 each)<br />Scoring Keys<br />Block Set<br />Puzzle Set<br />Zoo Location Set<br />2 Ink Daubers</p>

WPPSI-IV A&NZ Complete Kit

WPPSI-IV A&NZ Administration and Scoring Manual

WPPSI-IV Technical and Interpretive Manual

<p>A usage includes scoring and reporting</p>

<p>Scoring Options:<br />ME - Manual entry</p>

<p>The <strong>first time</strong> you purchase a Q-global report usage, subscription or digital asset a Q-global account will automatically be created for you.</p>

Q-global WPPSI-IV A&NZ Interpretive Report Usage

<p>A usage includes scoring and reporting</p>

<p>Scoring Options:<br />ME - Manual entry</p>

<p>The&nbsp;<strong>first</strong>&nbsp;time you purchase a Q-global report usage, subscription or digital asset, a Q-global account will automatically be created for you.</p>

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Q-global WPPSI-IV A&NZ Score Report Usage

<p>1 year subscription (per user) for generating reports administered using paper forms</p>

Q-global WPPSI-IV A&NZ Unlimited-Use Interpretive Report Subscription 1 Year

Q-global WPPSI-IV A&NZ Unlimited-Use Score Report Subscription 1 Year

WPPSI-IV A&NZ Record Form (2:6-3:11)

WPPSI-IV A&NZ Record Form (4:0-7:7)

WPPSI-IV Response Booklet 1 (Bug Search)

WPPSI-IV Response Booklet 2 (Cancellation)

WPPSI-IV Response Booklet 3 (Animal Coding)

WPPSI-IV Ink Dauber

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Overview

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			<p>The WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ is an innovative measure of cognitive development for preschoolers and young children that&rsquo;s rooted in contemporary theory and research. This edition also places a strong emphasis on child-friendly, developmentally appropriate features, and includes new processing speed tasks, the addition of working memory subtests and an expanded factor structure. These extensive enhancements are targeted to benefit both children and examiners.</p>

			<p>The WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ is an innovative measure of cognitive development for preschoolers and young children that&rsquo;s rooted in contemporary theory and research. This edition also places a strong emphasis on child-friendly, developmentally appropriate features, and includes new processing speed tasks, the addition of working memory subtests and an expanded factor structure. These extensive enhancements are targeted to benefit both children and examiners.</p>

			<h3>New Australian &amp; New Zealand Norms</h3>

			<p>The WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ has been standardised on Australian and New Zealand children aged 2:6&ndash;7:7. The normative sample is representative of the Australian and NZ census for age, gender, parental education, geographic location, and indigenous status.</p>

			<h4>New Working Memory subtests</h4>

			<p>Picture Memory and Zoo Locations, the two new working memory subtests provide age appropriate, engaging tasks for children as young as 2 &frac12;. These reliable and child-friendly measures were specifically designed to help detect emerging working memory difficulties for early intervention.</p>

			<h3>Expanded and Updated Factor Structure</h3>
			

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				<h6><strong>Ages 2:6&ndash;3:11</strong></h6>
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						<td colspan="2" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Full Scale</strong></td>
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						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top; width:50%"><strong>Verbal Comprehension</strong><br />
						Receptive Vocabulary<br />
						Information<br />
						Picture Naming</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top; width:50%"><strong>Visual Spatial</strong><br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						<br />
						<strong>Working Memory</strong><br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations</td>
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						<td colspan="2" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Primary Index Scales</strong></td>
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						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Verbal Comprehension</strong><br />
						Receptive Vocabulary<br />
						Information</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Visual Spatial</strong><br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						<br />
						<strong>Working Memory</strong><br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations</td>
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						<td colspan="2" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Ancillary Index Scales</strong></td>
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						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Vocabulary Acquisition</strong><br />
						Receptive Vocabulary<br />
						Picture Naming</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Nonverbal</strong><br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations<br />
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						<strong>General Ability</strong><br />
						Receptive Vocabulary<br />
						Information<br />
						Picture Naming<br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly</td>
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				<h6><strong>Ages 4:0&ndash;7:7</strong></h6>
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						<td colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Full Scale</strong></td>
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						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top; width:33%"><strong>Verbal Comprehension</strong><br />
						Information<br />
						Similarities<br />
						Vocabulary<br />
						Comprehension</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top; width:33%"><strong>Visual Spatial</strong><br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						<br />
						<strong>Fluid Reasoning</strong><br />
						Matrix Reasoning<br />
						Picture Concepts</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top; width:34%"><strong>Working Memory</strong><br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations<br />
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						<strong>Processing Speed</strong><br />
						Bug Search<br />
						Cancellation<br />
						Animal Coding</td>
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						<td colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Primary Index Scales</strong></td>
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						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Verbal Comprehension</strong><br />
						Information<br />
						Similarities</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Visual Spatial</strong><br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						<br />
						<strong>Fluid Reasoning</strong><br />
						Matrix Reasoning<br />
						Picture Concepts</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Working Memory</strong><br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations<br />
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						<strong>Processing Speed</strong><br />
						Bug Search<br />
						Cancellation</td>
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						<td colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Ancillary Index Scales</strong></td>
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						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Vocabulary Acquisition</strong><br />
						Receptive Vocabulary<br />
						Picture Naming</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>Nonverbal</strong><br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						<em>Matrix Reasoning</em><br />
						<em>Picture Concepts</em><br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations<br />
						Bug Search<br />
						Cancellation<br />
						Animal Coding</td>
						<td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px; vertical-align:top"><strong>General Ability</strong><br />
						Information<br />
						Similarities<br />
						Vocabulary<br />
						Comprehension<br />
						Block Design<br />
						Object Assembly<br />
						<em>Matrix Reasoning</em><br />
						<em>Picture Concepts</em><br />
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						<strong>Cognitive Proficiency</strong><br />
						Picture Memory<br />
						Zoo Locations<br />
						Bug Search<br />
						Cancellation<br />
						Animal Coding</td>
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			<p>For both age bands the test structure includes three levels of interpretation: Full scale, Primary Index scale and Ancillary Index scale levels.</p>

			<h3>Improved Developmental Appropriateness</h3>

			<p>With consideration of the unique challenges of assessing young children, the WPPSI&ndash;IV was redesigned to strengthen the emphasis on ensuring all aspects of the WPPSI&ndash;IV are developmentally appropriate.</p>

			<p><strong>New Processing Speed Subtests</strong></p>

			<p>The three new game-like subtests offer engaging art and use an ink dauber to indicate responses, which minimises fine motor demands. Each subtest is built with careful consideration to the cognitive, motor, and language development of young children.<img alt="" src="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-bug.jpg" /></p>

			<p><strong>Simplified Instructions</strong></p>

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				<li>Simplified and shortened directions for children</li>
				<li>Demonstration, sample and teaching items used whenever possible to ensure clarity of task demands</li>
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			<h3>More Efficient Test Administration</h3>

			<p>Numerous updates make administration as efficient and user-friendly as possible.</p>

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				<li>Testing time is maintained or reduced while construct coverage is increased.</li>
				<li>Clear and concise examiner instructions, including shortened discontinue criteria and simplified substitution, invalidation, and proration rules.</li>
				<li>Stimulus book contents distributed to maximise portability</li>
				<li>New and durable storage solutions for manipulatives, including puzzles.</li>
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			<h3>Improved Clinical Utility</h3>

			<p>Updates increase the practical usefulness of the WPPSI&ndash;IV.</p>

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				<li>Age range extended upward to 7 years 7 months</li>
				<li>Scoring approach expanded to include strengths and weaknesses analysis at the index level</li>
				<li>Reduced expressive language requirements</li>
				<li>Updated and new special group studies</li>
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			<h3>Q-global<sup>&reg;</sup></h3>

			<p>In addition to hand scoring, WPPSI-IV A&amp;NZ is available on Q-global, Pearson&rsquo;s web-based scoring and reporting platform.</p>

			<p>Q-global offers:</p>

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				<li>24/7 secure, web-based access</li>
				<li>Portability: Q-global can be used on mobile devices such as a laptop or tablet</li>
				<li>On-demand, reliable scoring and comprehensive reporting solutions</li>
				<li>Pricing available as per-report or subscription. Subscriptions are annual for one (1) per instrument, per user</li>
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Product Details

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			<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px">The following resources are available for WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ.</p>

			<h4 style="margin-left:0; margin-right:0">Training</h4>

			<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px"><strong>Introductory online training series</strong></p>

			<p>This pre-recorded 20&ndash;30 minute session allows you to learn at your leisure. All you need is internet access and sound enabled on your computer. Please note the session may take a few minutes to load.</p>

			<ul class="link-list" style="margin-left:0; margin-right:0">
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/WPPSI4_Overview" target="_blank">Overview of WPPSI&ndash;IV revision goals</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/WPPSI-IV_DevelopApprFeatures/zFuzcALoAz4FEHz0?intk=913619019" target="_blank">Developmentally appropriate features</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/WPPSI-IV_WorkingMemory/zGpz8jaatz4FEHz0?intk=2097410" target="_blank">Working memory</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zGtzTGhlmz4FEHz0&amp;intk=67428795" target="_blank">Core factor structure</a></li>
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			<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px"><strong>WPPSI&ndash;IV Manual Supplement</strong></p>

			<p>Results of the WPPSI&ndash;IV special group validity studies (USA): <a href="https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-iv-technical-and-interpretive-manual-supplement.pdf" target="_blank">WPPSI&ndash;IV Technical and Interpretive Manual Supplement</a></p>

			<p style="margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px"><strong>Getting started with Q-global: training series</strong></p>

			<p>View these brief training modules about Q-global:</p>

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				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zHOzvlgMdz4FEHz0&amp;intk=697322876" target="_blank">Module 1: Gaining access to Q-global</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zFOzRd3c4z4FEHz0&amp;intk=463135460" target="_blank">Module 2: Signing in and setting up your account</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zGdzXqam5z4FEHz0&amp;intk=675466318" target="_blank">Module 3: Managing sub-accounts</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zHZzntFxez4FEHz0&amp;intk=55992923" target="_blank">Module 4: How to generate reports</a></li>
				<li><a href="https://www.brainshark.com/pearsonassessments/vu?pi=zGizMrbHhz4FEHz0&amp;intk=53485472" target="_blank">Module 5: WPPSI&ndash;IV Score Reports using Q-global</a></li>
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			<h4 style="margin-left:0; margin-right:0">Content modification (Australia &amp; New Zealand)</h4>

			<p>We wish to advise a content modification to pages 364&ndash;365 of the <em>Administration and Scoring Manual</em>, Table D.5 &ldquo;Base Rates of Normative Sample Obtaining Various Differences Between the GAI and Selected WPPSI&ndash;IV Composite Scores, by Overall Sample.&rdquo; Following review, all table data are correct. <strong>This modification does not affect norms, reliability, or validity.</strong> To improve clarity, column headings are being updated and will appear in the next printing.</p>

			<p>Please choose one of the following options:</p>

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				<li><strong><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-iv-replacement-pages.pdf" target="_blank">Download replacement pages</a></strong> to print and glue over pages 364&ndash;365.</li>
				<li><strong>Manually modify pages</strong> by switching the &ldquo;&ndash;&rdquo; and &ldquo;+&rdquo; labels on pages 364&ndash;365. <a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-iv-manual-edits.pdf" target="_blank" title="Manual Edits">Manual edits &gt;</a></li>
				<li><strong>Request a sticker</strong> to place over the existing labels. Please call or email Client Services for replacement stickers: <a href="mailto:info@pearsonclinical.com.au" target="_blank">info@pearsonclinical.com.au</a></li>
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			<p>If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team on 1800 882 385 (AUS, toll-free) or 0800 942 722 (NZ, toll-free), or email us at <a href="mailto:info@pearsonclinical.com.au" target="_blank">info@pearsonclinical.com.au</a>.</p>
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Resources

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			<h4>WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ reports on Q-global</h4>

			<p><strong>Score Reports</strong></p>

			<ul style="margin-left:18px">
				<li>Automatically converts total raw scores to subtest scaled scores</li>
				<li>Automatically converts sums of scaled scores to composite scores (FSIQ and index scores)</li>
				<li>Provides strengths-and-weaknesses analysis at index and subtest levels</li>
				<li>Performs score comparisons at index and subtest levels</li>
				<li>Generates score reports with tables and graphs</li>
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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-iv-score-report-2-years-6-months.pdf" target="_blank">Score report sample &ndash; 2 years 6 months </a></li>
				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-iv-score-report-6-years.pdf" target="_blank">Score report sample &ndash; 6 years </a></li>
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			<p><strong>Interpretive Report</strong></p>

			<p>In addition to full scoring information, this report includes narrative interpretation of scores, including:</p>

			<ul style="margin-left:18px">
				<li>Narrative summary of the child&rsquo;s background, history, and test behaviours</li>
				<li>Interpretation of the Full Scale IQ and all primary and ancillary index scores</li>
				<li>Integration of the reason for referral in test-score interpretation</li>
				<li>Recommendations based on WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ performance</li>
				<li>Optional Parent Summary Report</li>
			</ul>

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				<li><a href="/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/wppsi-iv/wppsi-iv-interpretive-report.pdf" target="_blank">WPPSI&ndash;IV A&amp;NZ Interpretive Report </a></li>
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Scoring & Reporting

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			<p>Here are some frequently asked questions about WPPSI-IV&nbsp;A&amp;NZ:</p>
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			<h5>Test Framework, Revision Goals, and General Practice Issues</h5>

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						<td><strong>How has the test structure changed?</strong></td>
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						<p>The changes in the test structure were influenced by contemporary structural models of intelligence, neurodevelopmental theory and neurocognitive research, clinical utility and factor-analytic studies. Changes include new and separate Visual Spatial and Fluid Reasoning index scores for ages 4:0&ndash;7:7, new measures of working memory, and a new working memory composite. The separation of Visual Spatial and Fluid Reasoning composites results in greater interpretive clarity, and the addition of working memory enhances the scale&#39;s clinical utility due to its sensitivity to a wide variety of clinical conditions and important outcomes (e.g., achievement).</p>
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						<td><strong>Were expressive language requirements reduced?</strong></td>
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						<p>Yes. New picture items were added to Similarities and Comprehension to ensure that children aged 4:0&ndash;7:7 with expressive language issues can indicate responses to some items even if they cannot or do not speak at all. These items provide children with expressive language issues an opportunity to demonstrate verbal concept formation and comprehension without a verbal response. Only Vocabulary and Picture Naming require expressive responses on the floor items, and neither of these subtests are core to the primary index scores or FSIQ for either age band. Also, two ancillary index scores, the Verbal Acquisition Index (VAI) and the Nonverbal Index (NVI), provide additional information about the performance of children with expressive language issues.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why were Working Memory subtests added?</strong></td>
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						<p>Working memory is a key aspect of intellectual functioning, with strong ties to fluid reasoning. It is also implicated in a wide variety of academic problems and clinical conditions that affect young children. Accordingly, the incorporation of working memory measures was a revision goal from the beginning of WPPSI-IV development.</p>
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						<td><strong>What are the language requirements for the Working Memory subtest instructions?</strong></td>
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						<p>The instructions for the Working Memory subtests are succinct, supported by active demonstration and practice to supplement verbal instruction. These were tested with very young children and those with intellectual disabilities to ensure accessibility. Studies showed no significant differences between English Language Learners and control groups.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why are the Working Memory subtests visual/visual-spatial rather than auditory/verbal?</strong></td>
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						<p>Traditional verbal working memory tasks are often developmentally inappropriate for children in this age range. Visual working memory is more suitable and linked to processing efficiency. Auditory working memory remains relevant for older age groups but was limited here to reduce verbal demand variability.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why were the Processing Speed subtests changed?</strong></td>
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						<p>The new subtests are more play-like and developmentally appropriate. They use familiar stimuli, an ink dauber instead of a pencil, and simplified instructions to suit young children&rsquo;s cognitive and motor development.</p>
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						<td><strong>Was the WPPSI-IV designed to align with Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory?</strong></td>
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						<p>The WPPSI-IV reflects CHC theory and other structural models but was not based solely on any one theory. It integrates neurodevelopmental research and clinical utility, aligning with CHC domains such as Gc, Gv, Gf, Gsm, and Gs.</p>
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						<td><strong>Does the WPPSI-IV take longer to administer than the WPPSI-III?</strong></td>
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						<p>Testing time is comparable to the WPPSI-III and varies depending on which composite scores are selected. Some administrations may be shorter or slightly longer depending on practitioner choices.</p>
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						<td><strong>Are clinical groups included in the normative sample?</strong></td>
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						<p>Yes. Representative proportions of children with clinical conditions and giftedness were included to reflect the population accurately. Their inclusion is minimal and does not distort the normative data.</p>
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						<td><strong>When should I use the WPPSI-IV over the WISC-IV for ages 6:0&ndash;7:7?</strong></td>
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						<p>Use the WPPSI-IV for children with below-average ability, limited language skills, or expressive difficulties. Use the WISC-IV for high-ability children. For average-ability children, professional judgment based on test familiarity and referral reasons should guide selection.</p>
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						<td><strong>How long do professionals have to transition from WPPSI-III to WPPSI-IV?</strong></td>
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						<p>Most practitioners transition within 8&ndash;12 months of a new edition&rsquo;s release. Ethical guidelines recommend using the most current version for valid and defensible results.</p>
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						<td><strong>What composite should be used for ability&ndash;achievement discrepancy analyses?</strong></td>
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						<p>The FSIQ is preferred for general ability&ndash;achievement comparisons, but other composites (VCI, VSI, FRI, GAI, or NVI) may be more appropriate depending on the child&rsquo;s profile.</p>
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						<td><strong>Does the WPPSI-IV support a pattern of strengths and weaknesses approach?</strong></td>
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						<p>Yes. The Q-global WPPSI-IV/WIAT-III combination reports support PSW analyses through automated discrepancy evaluations unavailable in paper form.</p>
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			<h5>Subtests</h5>

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						<td><strong>Why were Vocabulary and Comprehension not chosen as core subtests?</strong></td>
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						<p>Decisions on core versus supplemental subtests considered psychometric properties, construct coverage, reliability, validity, and feedback from practitioners. Vocabulary and Comprehension still provide valuable qualitative insights into expressive and receptive language.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why was Vocabulary replaced by Information?</strong></td>
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						<p>Information was chosen due to strong reliability, efficiency, and minimal expressive demand. Both Vocabulary and Information are valid measures of crystallised knowledge (g), but Information offers faster administration and equivalent reliability.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why was Word Reasoning dropped?</strong></td>
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						<p>It overlapped with Vocabulary and lacked strong validity as a fluid reasoning measure. With improved floors on Similarities and Comprehension, its inclusion was unnecessary.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why was Picture Completion dropped?</strong></td>
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						<p>To reduce emphasis on processing speed and accommodate new subtests, such as those measuring working memory.</p>
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						<td><strong>How does Zoo Locations work with children with motor deficits?</strong></td>
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						<p>Depending on severity, the task may still be appropriate. The grids are large, but if not feasible, Zoo Locations can be omitted without affecting FSIQ (though WMI or ancillary scores may be unavailable).</p>
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			<h5>Composite Scores and Indexes</h5>

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						<td><strong>How is the WPPSI-IV FSIQ different than the WPPSI-III FSIQ?</strong></td>
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						<p>The WPPSI-IV includes working memory and more developmentally appropriate measures of processing speed, offering a more balanced and comprehensive FSIQ.</p>
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						<td><strong>What is the fundamental difference between the FSIQ and primary index scores?</strong></td>
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						<p>The FSIQ reflects overall ability (g), while the indexes represent specific cognitive domains (e.g., verbal, visual-spatial, reasoning, working memory, processing speed).</p>
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						<td><strong>What is the difference between the FSIQ and the GAI?</strong></td>
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						<p>The GAI provides an estimate of general ability with reduced influence from working memory and processing speed, useful for children with attention or processing difficulties.</p>
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						<td><strong>What does the Working Memory Index (WMI) measure?</strong></td>
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						<p>Visual working memory, attention, concentration, and the ability to hold and manipulate information.</p>
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						<td><strong>What is the difference between primary and ancillary index scores?</strong></td>
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						<p>Primary indexes are factor-based measures (VCI, VSI, FRI, WMI, PSI). Ancillary indexes (VAI, NVI, GAI, CPI) provide additional clinical insight, such as verbal acquisition or nonverbal reasoning.</p>
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						<td><strong>Can subtests be substituted or prorated?</strong></td>
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						<p>One substitution is permitted for multi-subtest composites (e.g., FSIQ, NVI, GAI, CPI). Proration is available for FSIQ only under defined conditions. Substitutions must stay within the same cognitive domain.</p>
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			<h5>Kit Materials</h5>

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						<td><strong>How do the ink daubers affect fine motor assessment?</strong></td>
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						<p>Ink daubers minimise fine-motor demands, ensuring tasks are developmentally suitable for young children. Separate fine-motor tools like the Beery VMI can be used if needed.</p>
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						<td><strong>Are the ink daubers safe, washable, and replaceable?</strong></td>
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						<p>Yes. They are washable, non-toxic, and replacement daubers can be purchased. Each kit includes two daubers.</p>
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			<h5>Q-global Scoring and Reporting</h5>

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						<td><strong>What is Q-global?</strong></td>
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						<p>Q-global is a web-based scoring and reporting platform offering online scoring, automatic report generation, and secure storage. Reports can be reprinted without charge when demographic data are changed.</p>
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						<td><strong>When are WPPSI-IV scoring and interpretive reports available?</strong></td>
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						<p>Scoring reports are currently available on Q-global. Interpretive reports generally follow within six months of the test&rsquo;s release.</p>
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						<td><strong>Why are some score comparisons unavailable when subtest substitutions are used?</strong></td>
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						<p>Substituting a core subtest removes dependent comparisons (e.g., if Vocabulary replaces Information, VCI-based comparisons are disabled).</p>
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