Specifically, how would a 131 on the WISC IV translate to an Otis Lennon or CogAT score ?
Answer Hi Ann, As far as I know, test scores on the different tests really can’t be translated from one to another for a variety of reasons. To understand some of these reasons, I recommend that you take a look at this article: http://www.riverpub.com/products/group/cogat6/pdfs/newsletters/CS_vol1_summer04…. What I can tell you is that scores on the Otis Lennon and the WISC are closely correlated, meaning there is a high possibility that the scores will be similar, but after you read the article I directed you to, you’ll have a better understanding of just what a high correlation means. The CogAT is a slightly different story. It is a group test and group ability tests do not always accurately reflect the abilities of gifted kids. The scores are often depressed, or too low. There is really no way to translate a WISC score to a CogAT and I’m not sure why anyone would want to do that. The WISC IV is probably a better reflection of ability than either the Otis Lennon and certainly of th
