Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children —Fourth Edition (WISC-IV)?

Determining whether students need to be retained at grade level is not an acceptable use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children — Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). The WISC-IV is primarily designed to assess cognitive abilities and provide a profile of an individual child's intelligence, rather than serve as a definitive measure for academic retention decisions.

The WISC-IV can effectively compare students' cognitive abilities with those of their peers, identifying learning disabilities by highlighting areas where a child may struggle relative to their cognitive strengths. It also has a role in the identification of gifted children by showcasing exceptional cognitive abilities when a child's scores fall significantly higher than the average range. However, using the results of the WISC-IV to make decisions about grade retention or progression is inappropriate, as retention should consider various factors such as academic performance, social and emotional readiness, and classroom behavior, rather than purely cognitive ability measured by an intelligence test.