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Your child’s psychological report is finally here — 15 pages of scores, tables and terms like “Working Memory Index”. Many parents read it three times and still aren’t sure what it means. Here’s a quick guide.
If you’re short on time, read the summary and the recommendations first. They tell you what the psychologist found and what to do next. Then go back to the scores.
Standard scores: 100 is exactly average. About two in three children score between 85 and 115. A score of 90 isn’t a “fail” — it’s in the average range.
Percentiles: The 25th percentile means your child scored higher than 25 out of 100 children their age. It is not the percentage of questions they got right.
| Standard score | Common description |
|---|---|
| 130 and above | Very superior |
| 110–129 | High average to superior |
| 90–109 | Average |
| 80–89 | Low average |
| Below 80 | Borderline or below |
Most cognitive tests give an overall IQ plus smaller scores, such as working memory and processing speed. The gaps between them often matter more than the total. A child with strong reasoning but weak working memory may understand a lesson perfectly, then forget the instructions halfway through the worksheet.
Sometimes a report says your child doesn’t meet criteria for a diagnosis but still has areas of difficulty. That’s useful too. Support can still be given without a label.
Recommendations may cover classroom support, exam access arrangements, therapy, and strategies for home. Pick two or three to start with. Trying everything at once rarely works.
The report belongs to your family, and you decide who sees it. Keep a copy safe — you may need it for secondary school or national exams.
Every CHEERS assessment includes a report discussion, in person or over Zoom. Have a report from elsewhere you’d like help with? Book a consultation or WhatsApp us.
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