Field Research Examiner Hub
Field Research Examiner Hub
Field Research Examiner Hub
Field Research Examiner Hub
Standardization is a crucial part of the research process during which the normative data is collected, and test items and content are finalized for publication. The BASC-4 standardization is one of our largest data collections and requires participation from a wide variety of candidates, parents, and teachers.
Field Research will collect data through 2025. If your candidates are not selected initially, they may be selected later. It is essential that you continue to recruit candidates throughout this project.
Let’s get started!
Qualified Examiners and Candidates
Examiners will be selected based on their profession, and candidates will be assigned based on project inclusion criteria and demographic needs.
Qualified Professions
- Clinical psychologists
- Clinical social workers
- Educational diagnosticians
- Neuropsychologists
- School psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Psychometrists
Candidates Needed
- Typically developing ages 2:0–25:11 years
- Clinical candidates diagnosed with
- Emotional disturbance
- Traumatic brain injury
- Intellectual disability (mild or moderate)
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
- Depression
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Special studies
- Candidates ages 19:0–21:11 years still receiving school services
- Candidates ages 6:0–18:11 years being evaluated for any type of behavioral or emotional disorder at the time of testing (e.g., ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression)
- Candidates ages 2:0–11:11 years being evaluated for ASD at the time of testing
Because of the large scope of the BASC-4 standardization, candidate selection will be staggered, with participants being chosen at various stages throughout the project. Consistent recruitment is essential to ensure we have a robust pool of participants ready when needed. Please review the inclusion and exclusion candidate criteria for additional information.
Test Administration
- Digital: Most BASC-4 standardization assignments will be administered digitally. Candidate, parent, and teacher rating forms will be in a digital format launched from the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal.
- Paper: A select number of validity assignments will be in a paper format.
- A digital consent form is required and is launched from the Candidate Profile tab of the Field Research Portal to the candidate/parent.
- A digital candidate demographic form is required and is launched from the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal to the candidate/parent.
To avoid any delays in payments, please ensure that the consent form and candidate demographic form are completed and submitted for each candidate before testing.
Become familiar with and bookmark this page. This is the go-to place for BASC-4 standardization information and updates.
Before You Begin
Complete the required training and receive a passing score on the mandatory quiz.
After Receiving Your First Assignment
- Review the assignment requirements within the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal.
- Launch and receive the required Annual Consent Form before scheduling testing.
- Launch the BASC-4 standardization Candidate Demographic Form from the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal. This is required for each candidate.
A mismatch between the information entered in the Field Research Portal and the Candidate Demographic Form could result in a test being unusable. Be thorough and verify that all information entered in the Field Research Portal is accurate.
During Data Collection
- Review assignment due dates in the Field Research Portal. The due date is the day Field Research should receive the completed assignment.
- Request an extension if you are unable to complete tests before the due date by leaving a comment in the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal or by emailing FRExaminerSupport@pearson.com.
- Decline your assignment in the Field Research Portal if you are unable to complete the assignment or if your candidate is no longer available.
Training
Examiners must complete training and receive a passing score on a mandatory quiz before BASC-4 assignments are released.
Training will take approximately 1 hour. Examiners will be paid $125 for training once they have passed the quiz with a 25/25 score.
- BASC-4 Examiner Training Video: Please thoroughly review the BASC-4 Administration Guidelines (PDF | 427.61 KB). Additional directions can be found in the initial training email.
- BASC-4 Training Quiz: The link to the quiz will be provided to Examiners invited to participate in the BASC-4 Examiner training. The quiz link can be found in the initial training email.
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| Training Pay |
Completion Time | Examiner Pay |
|---|---|---|
| BASC-4 Training | 1 hour | $125 |
If you have any questions, please email the Examiner Relations team at FRExaminerSupport@pearson.com or call us at 800-233-5686 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT).
Because of the large scope of the BASC-4 standardization, candidate and assignment selection will be staggered and pay rates for new studies will be added throughout the project. Please refer to these tables frequently.
All examinee payments will be digital. Examinee payment is now selected on the Candidate Demographic Form; payment will be withheld if the Candidate Demographic Form is not completed before testing. Parents and teachers will enter their email addresses directly on the rating form they complete, and payments will be issued digitally. Please review the Examinee Digital Gift Card FAQs (PDF | 54.16 KB).
Please revisit the Examiner Hub for additional project information, including candidate criteria for the clinical and validity studies that will be added later.
Typically Developing
| BASC-4 standardization typically developing | Age (years) | Admin time (minutes) | Examiner pay | Examinee pay | Parent pay | Teacher pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASC-4 Self-Report Rating Form | 8–25 | 25-45 | $75 | $40 | – |
– |
| BASC-4 Self-Report Interview Rating Form | 6–7 | 30 | $75 | $40 | – | – |
| BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 2–18 | 30 | $25 | – |
$40 | – |
| BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 2–18 | 30 | $50 | – |
– |
$50 |
Retest/Other Rater
| BASC-4 standardization retest/other rater |
Age (years) | Admin time (minutes) | Examiner pay | Examinee pay | Parent pay | Teacher pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASC-4 Self-Report Form (2nd administration) |
8–25 | 25-45 | $75 | $40 | – |
– |
| BASC-4 Self-Report Interview Rating Form (2nd administration) | 6–7 | 30 | $75 | $40 | – | – |
| BASC-4 Parent Rating Form (same parent, 2nd administration) |
2–18 | 30 | $25 | – |
$40 | – |
| BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form (same teacher, 2nd administration) |
2–18 | 30 | $50 | – |
– |
$50 |
| BASC-4 Parent Rating Form (other parent) | 2–18 | 30 | $25 | – |
$40 | – |
| BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form (other teacher) | 2–18 | 30 | $50 | – |
– |
$50 |
Validities
| BASC-4 standardization validity | Age (years) | Admin time (minutes) | Examiner pay | Examinee pay | Parent pay | Teacher pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conners 4 Self Rating Form | 8–18 | 20 | $40 | $25 | – |
– |
| Conners 4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 15 |
$20 | – |
$25 | – |
| Conners 4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 15 |
$20 | – |
– |
$30 |
| Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) Parent Rating Form | 2–18 | 15 |
$20 | – |
$25 | – |
| Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) Teacher Rating Form | 2–18 | 12 | $20 | – |
– |
$30 |
| Beck Youth Inventories-II Depression–Self Form | 7–17 | 7 | $10 | $10 | – | – |
| Beck Youth Inventories-II Anxiety–Self Form | 7–17 | 7 | $10 | $10 | – | – |
| Beck Youth Inventories-II Disruptive Behavior–Self Form | 7–17 | 7 | $10 | $10 | – | – |
| Children’s Depression Inventory-2 Self-Report | 7–17 | 15 | $25 | $25 | – | – |
| Children’s Depression Inventory-2 Parent Form | 7–17 | 10 | $20 | – | $25 | – |
| Children’s Depression Inventory-2 Teacher Form | 7–17 | 10 | $20 | – | – | $30 |
| Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent-Restructured Form (MMPI-A-RF) | 4–18 | 30 | $75 | $50 | – | – |
| Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-3) | 18–25 | 35 | $75 | $50 | – | – |
| Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland–3) Parent/Caregiver Form | 2–18 | 20 | $20 | – | $25 | – |
| Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales- (Vineland–3) Teacher Form | 2–18 | 20 | $20 | – | – | $50 |
| BRIEF2 Self-Report Form | 12–18 |
15 | $20 | $20 | – | – |
| BRIEF2 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 10 | $20 | – | $25 |
– |
| BRIEF2 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 |
10 |
$20 | – | – | $30 |
Clinicals
| BASC-4 standardization clinical | Age (years) | Admin time (minutes) | Examiner pay | Examinee pay | Parent pay | Teacher pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD): BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 8–18 | 25-45 | $75 | $40 | – |
– |
| Emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD): BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $25 | – |
$40 | – |
| Emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD): BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – |
– |
$50 |
| Depression: BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 8–18 |
25-45 |
$75 | $40 |
– |
– |
| Depression: BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $25 | – |
$40 |
– |
| Depression: BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – |
– | $50 |
| Intellectual disability (ID): BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $25 | – |
$40 |
– |
| Intellectual disability (ID): BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – |
– | $50 |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 12–18 | 25-45 |
$75 | $40 |
– | – |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 12–18 | 30 | $25 | – | $40 |
– |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 12–18 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
| Traumatic brain injury (TBI): BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 8–18 | 25-45 |
$100 | $100 | – | – |
| Traumatic brain injury (TBI): BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – | $50 | – |
| Traumatic brain injury (TBI): BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
| 19–21-year-old high school study: BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 19–21 | 25-45 |
$100 | $100 | – | – |
| 19–21-year-old high school study: BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 19–21 | 30 | $50 | – | $50 | – |
| 19–21-year-old high school study: BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 19–21 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
| Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 8–18 | 25–45 | $75 | $40 | – | – |
| Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 2–18 | 30 | $25 | – | $40 | – |
| Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 2–18 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
| Clinical evaluation study: BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 8–18 | 25–45 | $100 | $100 | – | – |
| Clinical evaluation study: BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – | $50 | – |
| Clinical evaluation study: BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
| Autism spectrum disorder evaluation study: BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 2–11 | 30 | $50 | – | $50 | – |
| Autism spectrum disorder evaluation study: BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 2–11 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
| Autism spectrum disorder evaluation study: Clinician Rating Form | 2–11 | 30 | $10 | – | – | – |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): BASC-4 Self-Report Form | 8–18 | 25–45 | $75 | $40 | – | – |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): BASC-4 Parent Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $25 | – | $40 | – |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form | 6–18 | 30 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
Spanish
| BASC-4 standardization typically developing | Age (years) | Admin time (minutes) | Examiner pay | Examinee pay | Parent pay | Teacher pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASC-4 Spanish Self-Report Form | 8–18 | 25–45 | $100 | $100 | – | – |
| BASC-4 Spanish Parent Rating Form | 2–18 | 30–35 | $50 | – | $50 | – |
| BASC-4 Spanish Teacher Rating Form | 2–18 | 30–35 | $50 | – | – | $50 |
Validity and Test–Retest Assignments
The BASC-4 standardization will require some examinees, parents, and teachers to complete additional validity and test–retest forms. These validity and test–retest forms will need to be completed within a specific testing interval. Additionally, other examinee validity assignments will require a secondary parent and teacher to complete a rating form.
Please pay attention to the testing intervals within the requirements listed in the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal. (To calculate intervals, the day you give the first test is day zero.)
Retests—Completed at least 14 days (or up to 42 days) after the first BASC-4 form
BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form (same teacher, 2nd administration)
BASC-4 Parent Rating Form (same parent, 2nd administration)
BASC-4 Self-Report Form (2nd administration)
Other rater forms—Completed the same day as (or up to 42 days after) the first teacher/parent rating form
BASC-4 Teacher Rating Form (other teacher)
BASC-4 Parent Rating Form (other parent)
Validity tests—Completed the next day (or up to 42 days) after the first BASC-4 rating form
Conners 4 Self, Parent, and Teacher Rating Forms
Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS) Parent & Teacher Rating Forms
Beck Youth Inventories-II, Self Forms
Children’s Depression Inventory-2
BRIEF-2 Self, Parent, & Teacher Rating Forms
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-3 (Vineland-3) Parent & Teacher Rating Forms
Typically Developing Candidate Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Examinees
- Must be able to take a computerized test in a standard fashion
- Must be able to read at approximately a third-grade reading level; no formal test of reading ability is required (applicable to only examinees completing a self-report form)
Parents
- Parents, legal guardians, and/or primary caregivers are eligible to complete a parent form about one child
- Must be able to read at approximately a sixth-grade reading level; no formal test of reading ability is required
Teachers
- Must have a month of daily contact or 6–8 weeks of several-days-a-week contact with the child to be eligible to complete the rating form
- The teacher can complete forms for up to 10 students.
Diagnosis must be documented in the examinee’s profile details within the Field Research Portal.
Emotional/Behavioral Disorder (EBD)
- Ages 6:00–18:11
- Must have an emotional or behavioral disorder (EBD) classification (school-based)
Depression
- Ages 6:00–18:11
- Must be diagnosed with a depression-related disorder
- May be on medication consistent with diagnosis for assessment
- Must be symptomatic (that is, not in remission)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Ages 6:00–18:11
- Must be diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- At least 6 months or less since diagnosis
Intellectual Disability (ID)
- Ages 6:00–18:11
- Must be diagnosed with intellectual disability (mild or moderate severity)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Ages 12:00–18:11
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder
- Must have been diagnosed by a qualified mental health professional
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Ages 2:00–18:11
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder
- For a self-report form (ages 12:00–18:11), must be able to take the test in a standard manner without modifications
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Ages 6:00–18:11
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD combined presentation, ADHD predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation, or ADHD predominantly inattentive presentation
- Must have been diagnosed by a qualified mental health professional
Special Studies
19–21-Year-Olds in High School
- Ages 19:00–21:11
- Must be receiving high school services (enrolled in high school)
- May or may not have clinical classification
- May be identified as having a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, deaf, emotional/behavioral disorder or emotionally disturbed, specific learning disability (math), or TBI
Clinical Evaluation Study
- Ages 6:00–18:11
- Being evaluated for any type of behavioral or emotional disorder at the time of testing (e.g., ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression).
- The Examiner will complete a form indicating what diagnosis was given.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation Study
- Ages 2:00–11:11
- Has been referred to a clinic for possible ASD diagnosis
- The Examiner will complete a form indicating what diagnosis was given.
Spanish Inclusion Criteria
BASC-4 Spanish Rating Forms are written in Spanish. Please carefully review the criteria to confirm if your candidates may qualify.
Examinees
- Ages 2:00–18:11
- Must be able to take the computerized test in a standard fashion (applicable only to examinees completing a self-report form).
- Must be able to read and understand Spanish at approximately a third grade reading level; no formal test of reading ability is required (applicable only to examinees completing a self-report form).
Parents
- Must be able to read and understand Spanish at approximately a sixth-grade level.
- Parents, legal guardians, and/or primary caregivers are eligible to complete a parent form for one child.
Teachers
- Must be a native Spanish speaker
- Must have a month of daily contact or 6–8 weeks of several-days-a-week contact with the child to be eligible to complete the rating form.
- The teacher can complete forms for up to 10 students.
- Do not have to be teaching a Spanish class.
Recruiting Collateral
Project Tutorials and Important Documents
- BASC-4 Administration Guidelines (PDF | 427.61 KB)
- BASC-4 Examiner Training Video
- BASC-4 Form Link Message Templates (PDF | 44.64 KB)
- Excluded Medication List (PDF | 255.02 KB)
- BASC-4 Pay Rates Table (PDF | 173.01 KB)
- BASC-4 SRP Interview Form: Review Version (PDF | 269.61 KB)
- BASC-4 Q&A Session 2/20/25 (PDF | 312.2 KB)
What is the preferred device to use to complete the BASC rating forms?
Forms must be completed using an up-to-date version of any major web browser (e.g. Edge, Chrome, Safari) and a stable wi-fi connection. A PC, MAC, or Chromebook device is recommended and preferred for completing forms. Smartphones are not recommended and should not be used to complete forms.
When can candidates expect payments?
The Field Research payments team sends out digital gift cards once a week (every Tuesday). This is why some of your candidates may receive their gift cards sooner than others. For example, if a candidate is tested on a Saturday, then they will receive payment 2-3 days later (on Wednesday) but if they test on a Tuesday then they will receive their payment the following week (a week later on Tuesday).
Can siblings participate? Who should complete the parent form?
Siblings can participate; however, parents, legal guardians, and/or primary caregivers can complete a parent form for only one child. For example, the mother can complete the form for one child and the father can complete the form for a second child. If an interrater form is also assigned, the mom could complete the interrater form for the second child, while the dad could complete the interrater form for the first child. For any situation where a unique parent or guardian is not available to complete a parent form for an assigned candidate, please decline the parent form assignment.
Can self-report forms be completed remotely?
The self-report forms can be completed remotely. Please do not send the test link until you are connected with the candidate. Do not send a self-report form link to the candidate to complete on their own. The candidate should be able to correspond with you throughout the test and you should be able to see the candidate while they are completing the test. Please use your clinical judgment on whether a candidate can complete the self-report form remotely in a standard fashion.
Can the parent help with remote administration?
For remote administration, please do not send the test link until you are remotely connected with the candidate and parent. If the candidate needs assistance, the parent can launch the form and then leave while the candidate is completing the form.
Can a family member complete the teacher rating form?
No, a family member cannot complete the teacher rating form. The teacher forms are to be completed by an adult who has observed the child or adolescent in a preschool, school, or similar setting. This may be a teacher, teacher’s aide, daycare worker, or other person in a similar role. Review the teacher inclusion criteria on the Examiner Hub.
My candidate is homeschooled, who can complete the teacher form?
A parent/caregiver is not eligible to complete the teacher rating. Candidates participating in a homeschool co-op can have another teacher they interact with complete the teacher rating form.
How do I get the teacher forms if I don’t know the teacher?
Examiners can work with parents to liaise with teachers to collect the teacher form; however, some parents may ask examiners to contact a teacher directly. A BASC-4 teacher letter providing information about the project can be found on the Examiner Hub within Recruitment Collateral. You’ll also find helpful resources to help facilitate communication with the teacher in the BASCpack you received.
How do the participating parent and teacher receive payment?
The teacher and parent will be prompted to enter their email when completing the rating form. The digital gift card will be sent to the email address they provide.
Is there an interview forms for 6-7 year olds?
The self-report interview (SRP-I) form, for 6 –7-year-olds, is part of a study that will begin in 2025. A review-only copy of the Self-Report Form - Interview will be added to the Examiner Hub soon.
My candidate is currently in college. How do I obtain their teacher form?
If an assigned candidate is currently attending college, please DECLINE the assignment and do not launch any forms. A BASC-4 study for college candidates ages 18 to 25 will begin in 2025.
Where can I find recruitment collateral?
Please visit the BASC-4 project page of the Examiner Hub! Under Recruitment Collateral you will find flyers, social media posts, and more! Let us know if we can help in your recruiting efforts!
- General Recruiting Toolkit
- BASCpack Collateral
- BASC-4 Information Sheet (PDF | 158.17 KB)
- BASC-4 Flyers (PDF | 13.91 MB)
- BASC-4 Social Media Post (PDF | 6.26 MB)
- BASC-4 Parent Letters (PDF | 92.43 KB)
- BASC-4 Parent Letter – The Importance of Teacher Participation (PDF | 99.43 KB)
- BASC-4 Admin Letter (PDF | 78.89 KB)
- BASC-4 Teacher Letter (PDF | 70.73 KB)
- BASC-4 Parent Video – The Importance of Teacher Participation
- BASC-4 Teacher Video – Participating in the BASC-4 Standardization
Important Project Information
Qualified professionals will receive a WNV-2 Project Interest Survey in your Portal messages and primary email – keep an eye out for that! This lets us know that you are interested in participating and recruiting candidates for the WNV-2 project.
This project includes some harder-to-reach groups, which are crucial to the WNV-2’s success. To increase your chances of receiving assignments, recruit candidates from the following groups:
- Asian candidates ages 4 to 24 whose parents do not have any college education
- Candidates ages 4 to 24 whose parents have an 8th-grade education or less
- Candidates ages 4 to 7 whose parents do not have any college education
- Candidates ages 4 to 6 identified as Intellectually gifted and talented (GT) – scores required
- Candidates ages 4 to 9 and 16 to 24 who are English Learners (ELL)
- Candidates ages 4 to 24 diagnosed with Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability (ID) – scores required
General Project Information
Standardization is a crucial part of the research process during which the normative data is collected, and test items and content are finalized for publication. This is a crucial step in the research process because it ensures our products are reliable and include quality data from all populations.
Qualified Examiners and Candidates
Examiners will be selected based on their profession, and candidates will be assigned based on project inclusion criteria and demographic needs.
Qualified Professions
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counseling Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- School Psychologist
- Speech Language Pathologist
Candidate Groups Needed
- Typically developing: Ages 4–24
- Clinical groups
- Intellectually gifted and talented (GT): Ages 4–24
- Mild Intellectual Disability (ID): Ages 4–24
- Moderate Intellectual Disability (ID): Ages 4–24
- Specific Learning Disorder – Reading (SLD): Ages 4–21
- Specific Learning Disorder – Math (SLD): Ages 4–21
- Autism Spectrum Disorder with Language Impairment (ASDL): Ages 4–24
- Language Disorder (Expressive or Mixed Receptive-Expressive): Ages 4–21
- English Learners (ELL): Ages 4–24
Test Administration
- All WNV-2 Standardization assignments will be in a paper format.
- A digital consent form is required and will be launched from the Candidate Profile tab of the Field Research Portal.
- A digital candidate demographic form is required and will be launched from the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal. The demographic form must be completed directly by the candidate or parent/guardian and must include information that is up-to-date and specific to the participant.
To avoid any delays in payments, please ensure that the consent form and candidate demographic form are completed for each candidate before testing.
Getting Started
Become familiar with and bookmark this page. This is the go-to place for the WNV-2 Standardization information and updates.
Before You Begin
- Review candidates within your Portal and ensure that those who are unavailable are marked as such in their candidate profile.
- Immediately take inventory of the kit when it arrives using the inventory checklist included in the box.
- Complete the required training and receive a passing score on the mandatory quiz.
After Receiving Your First Assignment
- Review the assignment requirements within the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal.
- Launch and receive the required digital consent form before scheduling testing.
- Launch the WNV-2 Standardization candidate demographic form to the candidate or parent/guardian from the Assignments tab of the Field Research Portal prior to testing. This is required for each candidate.
A mismatch between the information entered in the portal and the demographic form could result in a test being unusable. Be thorough and verify that all information entered in the portal is accurate and specific to that candidate.
During Data Collection
- Review assignment due dates in the Field Research Portal. The due date is the day we should receive the completed protocols at Pearson.
- Request an extension if you are unable to return tests prior to the due date. Leave an assignment comment in the Field Research Portal or email FRExaminerSupport@pearson.com.
- Decline an assignment in the Field Research Portal if you are unable to complete the assignment or if your candidate is no longer available.
- Send one test protocol per mailing envelope and save each tracking number. You can send us the tracking number by adding a comment in the Field Research Portal for each assignment. In the unfortunate event a test is lost in the mail, payment will not be issued if the tracking number is not provided.
Required Training and First Test Review
Training
Examiners are required to complete training and receive a passing score on a mandatory quiz before WNV-2 assignments are released. Additional training information is coming soon!
First Test Review
Examiners are required to wait for feedback and approval to continue testing after submitting their first test.
- Do not test any other candidates until you have received feedback from Pearson’s Content Development Team (contentdevfeedback@pearson.com).
- Feedback is generally provided via email within 2 business days from when the test is received by Pearson but may vary.
Pay Rates
All examinee payments are digital. Examinee payment is selected on the candidate demographic form; payment will be withheld if the candidate demographic form is not completed before testing.
The candidate demographic form must be completed directly by the candidate or parent/guardian and must include a phone number or email unique to the participant. Candidate payments must be sent directly from Pearson to the candidate or parent/guardian. Examiners are not permitted to receive payments on behalf of candidates or distribute them. Please review the Examinee Digital Gift Card FAQs (PDF | 54.16 KB).
| WNV-2 Standardization study groups |
Age | Administration time* (minutes) |
Examiner pay | Examinee pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNV-2 Typically Developing |
4–24 |
75 |
$125 | $50 |
| WNV-2 Typically Developing: Average Parent Education Level of 8th grade education or less** |
4–24 |
75 |
$150 |
$75 |
| WNV Validity/Counterbalance |
4–21 |
75 |
$125 |
$50 |
| WPPSI–IV Validity | 4–7 |
120 | $200 | $75 |
| WISC–V Validity/Counterbalance | 8–16 |
150 | $250 | $100 |
| WAIS-5 Validity | 16–24 | 150 | $250 | $100 |
| WIAT-4 Validity | 4–24 | 150 | $250 | $100 |
| WNV-2 Clinical | 4–24 | 75 | $150 | $100 |
*The Administration time is the average time expected to complete the evaluation including building rapport and allowing breaks. This can fluctuate depending on the candidate's attention level and/or clinical needs.
**Candidates whose parents have an average education level of 8th grade or less are those whose mother and father have not completed more than an 8th-grade education. This population is eligible for a higher pay rate due to potential challenges associated with recruitment. Please refer to the Parent Education Average Table (PDF | 80.44 KB) to determine the average parent education level for your candidates.
Test-retest and validity assignments
Some examiners may receive test–retest and/or validity assignments along with the WNV-2. Some validity assignments are part of a counterbalance study in which the WNV-2 is administered after the validity test. Should your candidate be selected for one of these, our team will ensure you have the materials needed.
Please carefully review the testing intervals below. You will also find the testing intervals within the Requirements section of the assigned Validity/Counterbalance test in the Field Research Portal. Tests completed out of interval will be unusable. (To calculate intervals, the day you give the first test is day zero.)
WNV-2 Retest
Second administration of the WNV-2 is completed a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the first WNV-2.
WNV Validity
Administer the WNV-2 first. Administer the WNV a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the WNV-2.
WNV Counterbalance
Administer the WNV first. Administer the WNV-2 a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the WNV.
WPPSI–IV Validity
Administer the WNV-2 first. Administer the WPPSI–IV a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the WNV-2.
WISC–V Validity
Administer the WNV-2 first. Administer the WISC–V a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the WNV-2.
WISC–V Counterbalance
Administer the WISC–V first. Administer the WNV-2 a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the WISC–V.
WIAT-4 Validity
Administer the WNV-2 first. Administer the WIAT-4 the same day up to 49 days after the WNV-2.
WAIS-5 Validity
Administer the WNV-2 first. Administer the WAIS-5 a minimum of 14 days up to 49 days after the WNV-2.
Typically Developing Candidate Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Speak English as their primary language (the language most often spoken in the home and the language a candidate is most fluent in)
- Be able to understand instructions and participate fully in testing with sufficient compliance
- Have normal fine motor and gross motor ability (i.e., able to use fingers, hands, and arms to point to responses choices and use an ink dauber to mark responses)
- Have normal vision and hearing or examinee uses corrective aids (e.g., glasses, hearing aids, etc.)
Exclusion Criteria
- Family member or close friend of the examiner
- Identical sibling (e.g., twin) of another candidate participating in the study
- Primarily nonverbal or uncommunicative
- Tested on any intelligence measure in the previous 6 months (not applicable to the ID studies)
- Graduate–level training in psychology or familiarity with administration of intelligence tests
- Upper extremity disability that would affect motor performance
- Currently admitted to a hospital, inpatient treatment, or psychiatric facility
- Currently taking medication that is known to impact cognitive test performance (e.g., anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, opiates and some antidepressants and anxiolytics)—see the Excluded Medication List (PDF | 255.02 KB) for more information
- Significant current or recent functional change related to cognitive status change
- Currently receiving chemotherapy or received chemotherapy in the preceding 2 months
- History of electroconvulsive therapy or radiation treatment of the central nervous system
- Period of unconsciousness greater than 20 minutes related to a medical condition or traumatic brain injury
- Diagnosed as intellectually gifted (GT) or with an intellectual disability (ID)—not applicable to GT, ID studies
- Language delay or language disorder (articulation difficulties, dysfluency, and voice impairment accepted)
- Previously or currently diagnosed with a neurological condition or illness (with the exception of diabetes, hypothyroidism, and hypertension) that might depress test performance, such as
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Brain tumor
- Traumatic brain injury
- Brain surgery
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Autism spectrum disorder (not applicable to ASDL study)
- Attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
- Specific learning disorder (not applicable to SLD studies)
- Bipolar and related disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Substance abuse or dependence
- Anxiety disorders or obsessive–compulsive and related disorders severe enough to interfere with performance
Clinical Candidate Criteria
Test scores are required to support the diagnosis. Enter scores in the Field Research Portal within the candidate profile under Clinical Diagnostic Information.
Additional information on intellectually gifted and talented (GT):
- Ages 4–24
- Must provide a full-scale score ≥ 2 standard deviations (SD) above the mean (e.g., IQ ≥ 130) on a comprehensive, individually administered measure of intellectual ability
- For candidates ages 4–9, scores must be ≤ 2 years old
- For candidates ages 10–14, scores must be ≤ 3 years old
- For candidates ages 15–17, scores must be ≤ 5 years old
- Presently or in the past received services for intellectual giftedness in school
- Adults 18+: If scores are unavailable, they can qualify if they have a combination of a Mensa membership and received services for giftedness in school
Additional information on mild intellectual disability (ID):
- Ages 4–24
- Is diagnosed with intellectual disability, mild severity
- Must provide a full-scale score 2–3 SDs below the mean (e.g., FSIQ 55–70) on a comprehensive, individually administered measure of intellectual ability
- For candidates ages 6–9, scores must be ≤ 2 years old
- For candidates ages 10–14, scores must be ≤ 3 years old
- For candidates ages 15+, scores must be ≤ 5 years old
- Has adaptive deficits that limit functioning in one or more of the activities of daily life identified by DSM-5 (e.g., communication, social participation, and independent living) across multiple environments (e.g., home, school, work, and recreation)
- May have comorbid depression, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, or a medical condition related to ID (e.g., Down syndrome)
- ADHD medication allowed
- Comorbid ASD diagnosis is excluded
Additional information on moderate intellectual disability (ID):
- Ages 4–24
- Is diagnosed with intellectual disability, moderate severity
- Must provide a full-scale score 3–4 SDs below the mean (e.g., FSIQ 40–55) on a comprehensive, individually administered measure of intellectual ability
- If the examinee is ages 6–9, the score must be ≤ 2 years old
- If the examinee is ages 10–14, the score must be ≤ 3 years old
- If the examinee is ages 15+, the score must be ≤ 5 years old
- Has adaptive deficits that limit functioning in one or more of the activities of daily life identified by DSM-5 (e.g., communication, social participation, and independent living) across multiple environments (e.g., home, school, work, and recreation)
- May have comorbid depression, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, or a medical condition related to ID (e.g., Down syndrome)
- ADHD medication allowed
- Comorbid ASD diagnosis is excluded
Additional information on specific learning disorder–reading:
- Ages 4–21
- Is diagnosed with specific learning disorder with impairment in reading (most recent DSM) or identified with learning disability in reading or dyslexia
- Must provide a full-scale score on a standardized, individually administered measure of cognitive ability that is ≥ 80 OR submit documentation that a psychologist has estimated IQ as ≥ 80
- Must provide scores that display a pattern of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive processing and achievement consistent with specific learning disability in reading OR scores that show a discrepancy of 15 points or more between cognitive ability and reading achievement on comprehensive measures of cognitive ability and achievement
- Scores must be ≤ 3 years old
Additional information on specific learning disorder–mathematics:
- Ages 4–21
- Is diagnosed with specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics (most recent DSM) or identified with learning disability in mathematics or dyscalculia
- Must provide a full-scale score on a comprehensive, individually administered measure of cognitive ability that is ≥ 80 OR submit documentation that a psychologist has estimated IQ as ≥ 80
- Must provide scores that display a pattern of strengths and weaknesses in cognitive processing and achievement consistent with specific learning disability in mathematics OR scores that show a discrepancy of 15 points or more between cognitive ability and mathematics achievement on comprehensive measures of cognitive ability and achievement
- Scores must be ≤ 3 years old
Additional information on language disorder:
- Ages 4–21
- Is diagnosed or identified with an expressive language disorder or a mixed receptive/expressive language disorder
- Has scores that are 1.5 SDs or greater below the mean on the total language or core score index AND the expressive scores of a standardized test of language abilities
- Scores must be ≤ 3 years old
Additional information on autism spectrum disorder with language impairment:
- Ages 4–24
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder with language impairment.
- Must be diagnosed with ASD by a qualified mental health professional or developmental pediatrician
- Must provide an FSIQ or general cognitive ability score on a comprehensive test of intellectual ability to verify cognitive functioning ≥70; no screeners or abbreviated measures
- Must have adequate language skills to complete testing—able to respond to testing tasks and items
- Must be able to take the test in a standard manner without modifications
- Must not be diagnosed with:
- autism spectrum disorder with catatonia
- comorbid genetic disorder such as Down syndrome, Rett disorder, fragile X syndrome, Turner syndrome, or Williams syndrome
- intellectual disability
- fetal alcohol syndrome, fetal alcohol effects, or other prenatal drug/alcohol exposure
- Comorbid diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and other disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders are acceptable as long as compliance with testing is sufficient to ensure a valid assessment
- If the examinee is prescribed stimulant medication for ADHD symptoms, a 24-hour washout period is required (non-stimulant drugs like Strattera, Intuniv, or Kapvay are acceptable.)
Additional information on English language learner (ELL):
- Ages 4–24
- Identified as an English language learner through one of the following:
- Is receiving school services for LEP
- Is identified as ELL by parent report
- Is identified as preferring to communicate in a language other than English in a variety of settings (e.g., home, community, school setting when not in the classroom)
- Must understand and speak other language more frequently than English
- Must be able to take the test in a standard manner without modifications
- Must not have a primary diagnosis that negatively impacts language abilities (e.g., ID, ASD)
- Must not be diagnosed with hearing impairment, aided or unaided
- Must not have a history of chronic ear infections, defined as 4 ear infections within a 12-month period, if younger than age 6:0
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Current Projects
- Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) | Fourth Edition Standardization
- Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability | Second Edition Standardization (WNV-2)
Upcoming Projects
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children | Sixth Edition Standardization (WISC-6)
- Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals | Sixth Edition Standardization (CELF-6)
- School Function Assessment | Second Edition Pilot (SFA-2)