Which task does the child NOT perform in the Visual Puzzles subtest?

In the Visual Puzzles subtest of the WISC-V, the child is primarily engaged in tasks that assess their ability to analyze and synthesize visual information to solve problems. One of the key tasks involves selecting pieces from several options to reconstruct a given puzzle, which directly tests their visual-spatial reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Completing the puzzles within a designated time limit adds an element of processing speed to the assessment.

While naming geometric shapes is an important skill in the realm of visual processing, it is not a formal part of the Visual Puzzles subtest itself. The focus of this subtest is not on verbal identification of shapes but rather on the child's capability to manipulate visual components and derive a cohesive whole from them. Therefore, the task of naming geometric shapes properly is not performed in this specific subtest, making it the correct answer.

By emphasizing the skills measured in the Visual Puzzles task, students can better understand the type of cognitive abilities being assessed, such as visual spatial reasoning and the ability to work under time constraints, while also recognizing that verbal tasks lie outside the scope of this particular assessment component.