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Interesting...although I didn't read through the link. DD scored 19's in 2 subtests, both in verbal comprehension; Similiarities and Vocabulary. She had 18's in Letter numbering sequencing and Picture concepts. I have no idea if this alters anything with her overall score. Later tonight I'll try and read through that link! lol.

Hello all,

I have been reading this thread and I am not even close to an expert on how this stuff is scored, but my daughter at 8 years, 3 months scored 18's on all 3 of her VCI subtests. After reading the technical report #7 and looking at her scores, it seems that her raw score of 32 in similarities is a 19 according to the report. Does this appear to be right and how would this affect overall FSIQ score and VCI score? She has a VCI of 148 and a FSIQ of 144 currently.

Thanks for any input on clearing this up.

Got it, thanks for the very clear explanation. It looks like we have a 159, so the total score isn't going to move. I think we have all the numbers we need to advocate properly. If we apply to DYS, hopefully the VCI score will be enough. We are waiting on Achievement scores this week.

Thanks again, your information was very helpful.

We received our WJ III scores and DD9 was scored as grade 4.6 with a total achievement of 137. She was grade accelerated and did not go to 3rd grade, so I wonder if this hurt her score on this test. Any thoughts? I am not sure it is worth applying to DYS without the necessary score.

Did she hit 145 on any of the other 3 applicable scores? (Broad Reading, Writing or Math.)

Total Achievement isn't the only one that they accept.

Dottie - I was just getting ready to ask you if you'd gotten your scores yet. Is the 6 weeks almost up???

Are they going to do this with the WPPSI-III as well? My son had three 18's and a 19.

We got a second set of scores for the WJ III today based on her age. She got a 142 Total achievement, but no necessary scores of 145+, so she is close but not there on this test. We did not do the EXPLORE test, it is not offered where we are. I will have to evaluate whether it is worth the effort to apply to DYS or not, but either way, we have ammunition for advocating on her behalf in the future. Our grade skip has been very successful and she is extremely happy.

And you checked the other 3 relevant scores, right? No 145s there either?

All low 140's and high 130's. Close but no cigar.