Intellectual functioning was assessed using formal instruments. An intelligence test was administered in
order to assess the student’s general range of intellectual functioning and to determine current
strengths and weaknesses across cognitive processing areas.
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UNIT
The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test is a set of individually administered specialized tasks. These
tasks are designed to measure fairly the general intelligence and cognitive abilities of children and
adolescents who may be disadvantaged by traditional verbal and language-loaded measures. Although
its administration and response formats are entirely nonverbal, the UNIT is designed to provide a
comprehensive assessment of general intelligence.
The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test was administered with the following results.
Percentile Descriptive
Standard Scores
Rank
Classification
mean = 100
Memory Quotient
Reasoning Quotient
Symbolic Quotient
Nonsymbolic Quotient
Full Scale IQ
Xxx’s performance on these tests indicate … Specifically, Xxx was able to…Xxx had difficulty…(personalize
this section based on the analysis of the student’s responses)
RESOURCE
Symbolic Memory- Subtest #1 (memory-includes attending, organizing, encoding, storing and recalling
information and experiences) The examinee views a sequence of universal symbols (baby, boy, girl, man,
woman) for 5 seconds. After the stimulus is removed the examinee recreates the sequence using the
response chips. This subtest is a measure of short-term visual memory and complex sequential memory
for meaningful material.
Cube Design (reasoning): Subtest #2 (reasoning-includes the ability to use information to solve
problems)
Cube design involves the presentation and direct reproduction of two-color, abstract, geometric designs.
While viewing the design, the examinee reconstructs the design directly on the stimulus book or response
mat, using green and white one-inch cubes. This subtest is a measure of visual-spatial reasoning.
Spatial Memory: Subtest #3 (includes perception, recognition, sequencing, organization and integration
and encompasses all aspects of cognition including reasoning and memory) The examinee views a
random pattern of green, black, or green and black dots on a grid for a period of 5 seconds. After the
stimulus is removed, the examinee recreates the spatial pattern with green and black circular chips on a
blank response grid. Spatial Memory is primarily a measure of short-term visual memory for abstract
material.
Analogic Reasoning: Subtest #4 (symbolic reasoning, or mediation, is the precursor to understanding and
processing of language, which is critical for academic and social success) Analogic Reasoning presents
incomplete conceptual or geometric analogies in a matrix format and requires only a pointing response.
The items feature either common objects or novel geometric figures. The examinee completes the matrix
by selecting from four response options.