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        First, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is appropriate for ages 2 – adult and consists of 15 subtests that assess verbal reasoning, abstract/visual reasoning, quantitative reasoning, short-term memory. Second, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (3rd ed.) (WISC-III) provides an overall estimate of a student’s current global intellectual performance and consists of 13 subtests. Third, the Tests of Cognitive Ability of the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery-Revised provides information on overall intellectual functioning and description of specific abilities. This test consists of 21 cognitive ability tests and is able to contrast expected and actual achievement. Fourth, the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC) is appropriate for ages 2 and a half to 12 and a half. This test also measures aptitude and achievement. For more information regarding this test, visit this website for the Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. at: www.parinc.com/cognitiv/KABC141b.html A fifth example of an individual test of intellectual performance is the Kaufman Adolescent & Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT), which is appropriate for ages 11 to 85+. This test measures only intelligence (not achievement).

    Some intelligence tests are "nonverbal," meaning that they do not rely on a child’s ability to comprehend and use language, to assess that child’s intelligence. Three examples of these types of intelligence tests are the Raven Progressive Matrices, the Leiter International Performance Scale, and the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (2nd ed.)

    There are other tests available to measure a specific ability. Two examples of these tests are the Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities (ITPA) and the Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude (3rd ed.) (DTLA-3).

      For more information on intelligence tests in general, visit the following two Websites: for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at www.outreach.uiuc.edu/rehab436/Finished_Pages/436-Intelligence.htm and for Colin Legg & Associates at www.colinlegg.com/ch_ability.html

     

 

 

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This website was developed collaboratively during the summer session of  June/July 2000, as a technology project by graduate students in EEX 6222: Assessment and Dr. Marcia Greene, Associate Professor and Bill Halverson, Technology Instructor/Webmaster, Florida Gulf Coast University, College of Education.   Comments/Feedback??? Email us directly or use the Feedback option at the top of the page.  We hope you have enjoyed this website! 

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