For ages 9-16, what is the starting item for FW?

The correct starting item for the Fluid Reasoning Index (FW) for ages 9-16 is Sample item B, then item 4. This sequence is designed to effectively gauge the child's reasoning skills in a way that aligns with their developmental stage.

Sample item B serves as an introductory task that prepares the child for the actual testing items, ensuring they understand the process and format of the questions they will encounter. Following this, item 4 continues the assessment by providing a challenge that is appropriate for that age group, facilitating a steady progression in difficulty that accurately reflects the child’s abilities in fluid reasoning tasks.

Inadequate starters could either lead to an unmeasured performance or cause frustration due to inappropriate difficulty levels. The sequence of Sample item B and then item 4 is thus carefully calibrated to optimize the assessment’s effectiveness.