Symbol Search

When should the examiner begin timing for the Symbol Search subtest?

• After the child completes the first item.
• After the examiner demonstrates the practice items but before the child begins the practice items.
• After saying the last word of the instructions after the child is done with the practice items.
• When the child starts explaining the task.

How many forms of the Symbol Search subtest are there, and what are their age specifications?

• Two forms: Symbol Search A for ages 6–7 and Symbol Search B for ages 8–16.
• Three forms: Symbol Search A for ages 6–8, Symbol Search B for ages 9–11, and Symbol Search C for ages 12–16.
• One form: Symbol Search for ages 6–16.
• Two forms: Symbol Search A for ages 6–12 and Symbol Search B for ages 13–16.

What should the examiner do on Symbol Search if the child reaches the end of a page before the time limit expires?

• Turn the page for the child and encourage them to keep working.
• End the test session and record the results.
• Allow the child to take a break before continuing.
• Give the child an eraser to correct any mistakes.

What should the examiner do if the child omits an item or begins to complete a page in reverse order on Symbol Search?

• Remind the child to do them in order and point to the item to be completed next.
• Allow the child to skip items if they find them difficult.
• Provide the child with an eraser to correct any mistakes.
• Stop the test session and record the results.

What should the examiner do if the child asks what to do if they make a mistake during the Symbol Search ?

• Assure the child that mistakes are okay and encourage them to continue working.
• Provide the child with an eraser to correct any mistakes.
• Allow the child to skip the item if they make a mistake.
• Discontinue the test session and record the results.

What should be done if the child does not complete all Symbol Search test items within 120 seconds?

• Record the completion time as 120 seconds and move on.
• Readminister the subtest to allow another chance for a better score
• Ask the child to redo the missed items in between before recording the completion time.
• Administer Symbol Search B or A, whichever is still not administered

How should an item be scored on Symbol Search if both YES and NO are marked without a clear indication of self-correction?

• Consider the response incorrect.
• Consider the response correct.
• Disregard the response for scoring purposes.
• Ask the child to clarify their response before scoring.

What should be done if the child marks the NO box, crosses it out, and then marks the YES box for the same row on Symbol Search?

• Consider the response as YES.
• Consider the response as NO.
• Disregard the response for scoring.
• Consider the response as incorrect.

How should the total raw score on Symbol Search be calculated if the child did not attempt certain items?

• Subtract the number of incorrect responses from the number of correct responses.
• Include the skipped items in the total raw score calculation.
• Disregard the skipped items when calculating the total raw score.
• Count the skipped items as incorrect responses.

How should the child respond to the practice items on Symbol Search if a matching symbol is present in the search group?

• Mark the YES box.
• Mark the NO box.
• Mark both the YES box and circle the matching symbols
• Circle the correct symbol in the search group.