What do children do in the Visual Puzzles subtest?

In the Visual Puzzles subtest, children engage in reconstructing a puzzle using provided response options. This task assesses their visual-spatial reasoning abilities, which are crucial for understanding how different pieces fit together to form a complete image. Children are presented with a completed puzzle along with several pieces and must determine which combination of the pieces can recreate that puzzle. This activity not only tests their ability to visualize spatial relationships but also requires problem-solving skills as they deduce the correct configurations from the options available.

Other options, while they involve different cognitive skills, do not align with the specific focus of the Visual Puzzles subtest. For instance, calculating weights or filling in numerical digits pertains more to numerical reasoning and memory skills. Naming objects from pictures falls under verbal comprehension rather than visual-spatial processing. This clarity helps in understanding the specific cognitive domains assessed by the various subtests within the WISC-V.