Essentials of WISC-V Assessment - Dawn P. Flanagan

Jul 30, 2026

Comprehensive guide to administering, scoring, and interpreting the WISC-V intelligence test, moving from clinical reasoning to practical implementation. Covers appropriate testing conditions, rapport, rules for starting, discontinuing, recording responses, timing, and query procedures, including administration considerations for special needs. Explains score types, step-by-step scoring, and interpretation methods, with emphasis on strengths and weaknesses. Extends use cases for specific learning disabilities, English learners, and Q-interactive digital platform, supported by illustrative cases and appendices.

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Reading Time41 h 15 min

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Chapter One: Overview of the WISC-V

Chapter Two: How to Administer the WISC-V

Appropriate Testing Conditions

Rapport With Examinee

Rules for Starting and Discontinuing Subtests

Chapter Three: How to Score the WISC-V

Chapter Four: How to Interpret the WISC-V

Chapter Seven: Use of the WISC-V in the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities

Chapter Nine: Assessment of English Learners With the WISC-V

Chapter Ten: WISC-V and Q-interactive

Appendix 6.A: Cognitive Constructs Assessed with the WISC-V

CONTENTS Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Series Preface Foreword References Chapter One: Overview of the WISC-V From Prediction to Prevention From Explanation to Enduring Empathy General Trends in Intelligence Test Interpretation Why the History of the Wechsler Scales Matters Description of the WISC-V Rapid Reference 1.1 Rapid Reference 1.2 Rapid Reference 1.3 Rapid Reference 1.4 Rapid Reference 1.5 Rapid Reference 1.6 Rapid Reference 1.7 Rapid Reference 1.8 References Chapter Two: How to Administer the WISC-V Appropriate Testing Conditions Rapport With Examinee Rapid Reference 2.1 Rapid Reference 2.2 Rapid Reference 2.3 Rapid Reference 2.4 Testing Individuals With Special Needs Administration Considerations Rules for Starting and Discontinuing Subtests Rapid Reference 2.5 Recording Responses Rapid Reference 2.6 Timing Rapid Reference 2.7 Querying Repeating Items Subtest-by-Subtest Rules of Administration of the WISC-V Primary Subtests Subtest-by-Subtest Rules of Administration of the WISC-V Secondary and Complementary Subtests Frequently Asked Questions: Subtest Administration Rapid Reference 2.8 References Chapter Three: How to Score the WISC-V Types of Scores Rapid Reference 3.1 Step by Step: How the WISC-V is Scored Rapid Reference 3.2 References Chapter Four: How to Interpret the WISC-V Rapid Reference 4.1 Getting Started Rapid Reference 4.2 Rapid Reference 4.3 Rapid Reference 4.4 Rapid Reference 4.5 Rapid Reference 4.6 Rapid Reference 4.7 WISC-V Interpretation Step by Step Rapid Reference 4.8 Rapid Reference 4.9 Rapid Reference 4.10 Rapid Reference 4.11 Rapid Reference 4.12 Rapid Reference 4.13 Rapid Reference 4.14 Rapid Reference 4.15 Rapid Reference 4.16 Rapid Reference 4.17 Rapid Reference 4.18 Rapid Reference 4.19 Rapid Reference 4.20 Rapid Reference 4.21 Rapid Reference 4.22 Rapid Reference 4.23 Rapid Reference 4.24 Rapid Reference 4.25 Rapid Reference 4.26 Rapid Reference 4.27 Rapid Reference 4.28 Rapid Reference 4.29 Rapid Reference 4.30 Rapid Reference 4.31 Rapid Reference 4.32 Rapid Reference 4.33 Rapid Reference 4.34 Rapid Reference 4.35 Conclusion References Chapter Five: Strengths And Weaknesses of the WISC-V Rapid Reference 5.1 Rapid Reference 5.2 Rapid Reference 5.3 Rapid Reference 5.4 References Chapter Six: A Neuropsychological Approach to Interpretation of the WISC-V Levels of Interpretation Rapid Reference 6.1 Rapid Reference 6.2 Rapid Reference 6.3 Rapid Reference 6.4 Rapid Reference 6.5 Neuropsychological Interpretation of WISC-V Performance Rapid Reference 6.6 Rapid Reference 6.7 Rapid Reference 6.8 Rapid Reference 6.9 WISC-V Complementary Subtests Rapid Reference 6.10 Conclusion References Appendix 6.A: Cognitive Constructs Assessed with the WISC-V Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed With the Fluid Reasoning and Visual Spatial Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed With the Working Memory Subtests and the Arithmetic and Immediate Symbol Translation Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed With the Processing Speed Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed With the Naming Speed Subtests Cognitive Constructs Assessed With the Symbol Translation Tasks Appendix 6.B: Behavior Observations and Process-Oriented Assessment at the Subtest, Item, and Cognitive Construct Levels Verbal Comprehension Subtests Fluid Reasoning and Visual Spatial Subtests Working Memory Domain and Arithmetic and Symbol Translation Subtests Processing Speed Subtests Naming Speed Subtests appendix 6.C: Cluster Analysis Interpretation Steps for Completing Subtest Cluster Analyses Verbal Comprehension Clinical Clusters and Cluster Contrasts Fluid Reasoning and Visual Spatial Clinical Clusters and Cluster Contrasts Working Memory Clinical Cluster

FAQs

What testing conditions and rapport practices are recommended for administering the WISC-V?

The guide covers appropriate testing conditions and how to build rapport with the examinee as key prerequisites for effective assessment delivery.

How does the WISC-V scoring process work and what score types are included?

It outlines the types of scores and provides a step-by-step scoring procedure to support accurate conversion of test performance into interpretable results.

How is the WISC-V used for specific learning disabilities and English learners?

The document explains a dual discrepancy/consistency model for SLD identification and presents a best-practice approach for evaluating English learners, including a case study example.

Jul 30, 2026

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