Kurtis IQ Results

The full scale IQ score is considered to be the most representative of an individual’s intellectual functioning, and KURTIS cognitive abilities assessed within the Low Average range. If he was tested on a different day, he might score higher or lower, but with 95% accuracy his true FSIQ would fall within the 77 to 88 range. This score needs to be viewed with caution. Due to Kurtis’ inability to understand directions on one subtest of his Working Memory Index his scores may be in the low range and not reflective of his true overall cognitive ability. This is not a true reflection of his overall cognitive ability. Overall during this current assessment, Kurtis demonstrated average to well below average range of scores. Kurtis tested in the average range as compared to peers his same age with his Fluid Reasoning abilities. …show more content…
The tasks that involve working memory required the use of attention and concentration, mental control, and reasoning. When compared to his same aged peers, Kurtis was in the well below average range. This was displayed throughout the testing session by his need for repetition of directions and reinforcement during some of the sample problems. Kurtis’ performance on the Working Memory Index is not a true reflection of his working memory skills. The WMI is comprised of two subtests, Digit Span and Picture Span, Kurtis did not comprehend the directions on the Digit Span subtest, even with repeated attempts to explain the directions. Therefore, his composite score is not valid. This observation supports Kurtis’ teacher concerns concerning Kurtis’ need for repeated directions and struggle with retention of material learned in the classroom. In the classroom, he may benefit from repetition of directions and verbal information in order to accurately process and understand the work