Preparation Workbook for the WISC-V

This is a great way for us to understand what goes on in the testing session. I don't think it needs to be a surprise -- obviously the questions will be different in the actual test.It was very helpful for our child to be prepared for the test, which used all components of this book. Our child passed the necessary hurdle and I believe that the book was an integral part of providing some comfort through the process!

I do not know how the book is made, and if it was done by illegal practices as the other reviews say, and I by no means would like to argue. The book says it is "Preparatory" and not giving away the actual testing. I would understand this statement as preparation of the kid to get used to non-standard problems, which also develops the brain. The fact that most schools do not administer those problems means that the test would put the kid in a very unusual situation and most probably stress her out. I would say, just like there are books with math problems or example testing, there should be books with IQ problems. Definitely it helps kids think in a different way.

It’s clear to me that the negative reviews written about this book are coming from people who haven’t actually bought it and used it. As a parent, I want to prepare my children for every test they may encounter, especially if it’s a factor in whether or not they are accepted into an educational program. This book has helped my son become familiar with some of the so-called “novel tasks”, while developing other skills that aren’t so novel, e.g. arithmetic. He received the test score he needed for our school's program and we are both very happy with the results.