The summed scores of the WISC-R Similarities and Vocabulary subtests of the Verbal scale, and the Picture Arrangement and Block Design of the Performance scale, used as designated dyads, were cross-validated with the full scale WISC-R Scores for 96 Hispanic students participating in the program for the accelerated and gifted. Results indicate that the Similarities-Vocabulary and the Picture Arrangement-Block Design dyads are potentially useful tools for screening Hispanic students. However, school personnel are cautioned against using these test scores as the only criteria for the selection of Hispanic students for gifted classes.
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