Both tests have "gifted means" in the 123/124 range. If you take out processing speed and working memory for the WISC-IV though, you lose the argument. Those skills I think are more permeated through the SB-5 though which is probably why it has a reputation for scoring "lower".
That's a plausible explanation for the lower scores. It will be very interesting to see what "research" on this will say over the next few years.
I would be more willing to admit a child into a GT program who had some subskills in the 130+ range on the SB-5, with several scores over 14/15, than one with a full scale in the 120 range with scores more evenly distributed in the 12/13 range despite identical full scales.
I agree with you! There's a big difference in a kid who is gifted in some areas versus a kid who is high average across the board.
Sorry to open up a can of worms here!
