wais lecture on assessment scoring
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WAIS-IV: Administration
Core Subtests &
Supplementary Tests
Gabrielle Brawn & Sadhbh (Sive) Joyce
Clinical Neuropsychologists
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Tuesday 18th March, 2014
9. Information
Where to begin:
Start at item 3
Teaching provided on items 3 and 4 if response is
incorrect (†)
Reverse if necessary
During the test:
ALWAYS query when indicated (Q)
Specific queries for some responses (*)
Can repeat questions – without altering wording
Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0
10. Coding
Set up
Separate booklet (with Symbol Search)
Point to the form when explaining
Extra booklet if examinee is left-handed and blocking the key
Stopwatch: strict timing (120sec total)
Where to begin:
Demonstration, then Sample items, then test items
Correct errors on sample items
During the test:
Do not allow examinee to skip items or do them out of order
Examinee can spontaneously correct (but no eraser)
Score with template later
Quick recap...
Why use supplementary tests?
11. Letter-number sequencing
(only for 16-69 year olds)
Where to begin:
Demonstration item A, then Sample Item A, then Items 1
and 2 (all 3 trials for each)
If not discontinued: Demonstration item B, then Sample
Item B
Teaching as necessary for Samples
During the test:
Administer all trials for each item
Discontinue after 3 scores of 0 on the same item
Correct if examinee says letters first
12. Figure Weights (only for 16-69 year olds)
Where to begin:
Demo items A & B, then Sample, then item 4
Point to visual stimuli correctly during explanation
Reverse if incorrect on items 4 or 5
During the test:
Strict timing: 20sec for items 1-12; 40sec for items 13-27
Prompts: 10 sec from end of time
NB: change of instruction from item 16
Can phase out instructions
Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0
13. Comprehension
Where to begin:
Item 3
Teaching provided on items 3 and 4 if response is
incorrect (†)
Reverse as necessary
During the test:
Repeat question as required – without altering wording
Query where appropriate (Q)
Prompt for second response on some items
Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0
14. Cancellation (only for 16-69 year olds)
Set up Response booklet
One pencil each, no eraser
Stopwatch: Strict timing (45 sec max / item)
Where to begin: Demo A and Sample A, then item 1
Correct errors on sample items
During the test: Prompts:
“draw one line through shape”
“don’t skip any rows”
“you cannot go back...”
“work all the way across rows”
After 45s: “Stop – circle the last shape you looked at”
14. Cancellation continued...
Scoring
Subtract errors from total correct
15. Picture Completion
Where to begin: Sample item, then item 4
Teaching on sample, and items 4 & 5
Reverse if non-perfect score on items 4 or 5
During the test:
Strict timing: 20sec per item
Prompts:
“Yes, but what is missing?”
“A part is missing in the picture. What is it that is missing?”
“Yes, but what is the most important thing missing?”
Pointing is OK, don’t need a verbal response
Discontinue after 4 consecutive scores of 0
