Psychometric instrument
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
Leading individually administered intelligence battery for school-age children.
Reviewed by: Scientific Review Team · Last reviewed: July 2026
Key facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Pearson Clinical |
| Age range | Children 6–16 (edition-specific) |
| Scale | Mean 100, SD 15 |
| Use | Educational planning, clinical assessment |
Related entities
Research & guides
Knowledge graph
- organization · published by
Pearson Clinical - expert · related to
David Wechsler - entity · related to
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
See also
FAQ
WISC vs WAIS?
WISC is for children; WAIS is for adults. Both share Wechsler scaling conventions.
Scientific sources
- Pearson — WISC technical manual.