Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Identification, Testing & Assessment Trying to qualify a 14 y.o - test ceiling problems

I'm beginning to think it will be impossible to find an IQ test that will show how capable my highly verbal 14 y.o. son is. We've tried both the WISC IV and the Woodcock Johnson and both tests ended before he could reach the ceiling on multiple verbal subtests. I don't have the numbers in front of me but he is not "well-rounded" enough to hit the scores he needs to qualify. His talent search scores would be sufficient to qualify him even if he were two grades further along than he is. The school psychologist can't imagine how anyone could hit 150+ at age 14 on the Woodcock Johnson. My son missed very few answers and could have continued multiple subtests if there had been more questions, yet, if I recall correctly, he only came out at 142. I wish I had found a psychologist I could afford long ago. I'm sure he could have proven himself on a test if he had been younger.

Well, he took the ACT in December and had a 30 composite with 33 in Reading, 30 English, 29 Science and 27 Math. He is in 8th grade. The DYS criteria asks for Grade Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10
English 26 28 30 32
Math 25 27 30 33
Reading 28 30 32 34
Science 24 26 28 30
Composite 24 26 28 30
At least three of the five scores listed, including the composite score
So he actually has all the 8th grade scores, all the 9th grade scores and one of the 10th grade scores. I don't know...

Was the FSIQ 142 or was it the VCI? I wasn't sure from your post. He only needs one index (VCI, PRI, GAI or FSIQ) to qualify.

What about the SB5? Does that have fewer ceiling issues since it is designed for adults as well as children?