On the CD assessment, at what angle are rotated symbols considered incorrect?

In the context of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V), when assessing the ability to recognize and manipulate visual symbols, a rotation of 90 degrees is typically considered the threshold for incorrect responses. This standard is based on the visual processing demands of the tasks within that particular section of the assessment.

Rotating symbols to a 90-degree angle significantly changes their orientation and makes it challenging to recognize matching patterns, thus testing the child's visual-spatial skills. Recognizing that rotations less than 90 degrees may still allow for some visual similarity or mental manipulation of the shapes can support this standard. The WISC-V is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment, and this criterion helps in evaluating a child's cognitive abilities in a consistent manner.