FIGURE 7.7Nonverbal IntelligenceThe Raven’s Progressive Matrices test (left), and the Matrix Reasoning subtest of the WISC–IV (right) are used to assess components of nonverbal intelligence. For both sample questions pictured here, the test taker is required to choose the item that completes the matrix pattern. The correct answer for the Raven’s is choice 2; the correct answer for the Matrix Reasoning is choice 4. These types of tests are generally considered culturally fair, meaning they do not favor certain cultural groups over others.

Sample items similar to those found in the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). Copyright © 2003 NCS Pearson, Inc. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. Sample items similar to those found in the Raven’s® Progressive Matrices. Copyright © 1998 NCS Pearson, Inc. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. “Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children”, “WAIS”, and “Raven’s” are trademarks, in the US and/or other countries, of Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates(s).