The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV) is a test your child will take if they are applying to SSSAS and most other local independent elementary schools. Here are some frequently asked questions about the WPPSI.
What is this test?!
The WPPSI-IV is a tool given by a licensed tester to measure the cognitive development of your child. It costs approximately $350 and the length of the test is around 45 - 60 minutes. You will receive a write-up from the tester about a week after the assessment. A Verbal Comprehension Index Score, a Fluid Reasoning Score, a General Abilities Index and a Full Scale IQ Score will be provided.
Why do we require this?
As Admission Directors we hope to get a sense of how your son or daughter solves problems. Your child's development in the areas of verbal reasoning, visual-spatial problem solving, fluid reasoning, memory and visual-motor speed of processing are measured and compared with the development of same-aged peers.
When should I schedule this?
If you are hoping for your child to start school in the fall of 2016 you can schedule your child’s test today! Most schools in the area would like the results by mid to late January. (Our deadline is January 15, 2016.) If you call now you can get a date that works for you! If you wait until January you may be more limited in appointment options. Look carefully at your calendar and try to avoid days that might be hard for your child to focus. For example, the morning of your child’s birthday party or the Monday after a big family gathering might be distracting for your child.
Where can I get a list of testers in the D.C. area?
Please click here, and then select Individual Testing for a list of testers.
How many times can my child take the WPPSI-IV?
Your child can take the test once per year. If your child took the WPPSI when they were three years old, call the admission office to see if they need to take the WPPSI-IV.
If my child takes the WPPSI-IV and we decide to wait a year to apply will he/she have to take it again?
Not necessarily. Be sure you ask the admission office what you should do in this case.
The WPPSI-IV sounds interesting - is there a test my older child could take?
Yes! For the most part students after the age of 6 will take the WISC-V.
What do I do to prepare?
No preparation is needed or allowed. Just make sure he/she has breakfast and a good night's sleep. If your child wakes up the morning of the test and they are sick - just reschedule!
Have a great week and Happy Halloween!!
Sincerely,
Katherine
Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she attended an independent school from preK-12th grade, Katherine Carbo earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a law degree before returning right back to the independent school world. With experience at four different schools from coast to coast, she writes insights and observations from the front line of independent school admissions. Mrs. Carbo is the Director of Lower School Admission & Financial Aid at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. She may be reached at kcarbo@sssas.org.
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