AgeCalc

Pearson Chronological Age Calculator

Calculate age in the exact format required for Pearson assessments

Pearson Assessment Age Requirements

Pearson Clinical and Pearson Assessments publish many widely-used standardized tests that require precise chronological age calculations. The age must be calculated exactly from the test date and expressed in the years;months format for accurate norm table lookups.

This calculator is designed specifically for psychologists, educators, and clinicians who administer Pearson assessments and need a quick, accurate way to calculate testing age.

Common Pearson Assessments

This calculator is useful for calculating age for assessments including:

  • WISC-V: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
  • WAIS-IV: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
  • WPPSI-IV: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale
  • CELF-5: Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals
  • WIAT-4: Wechsler Individual Achievement Test
  • PPVT-4: Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

Tips for Accurate Assessment Age

To ensure accurate scoring on Pearson assessments:

  • Always double-check the birth date before testing
  • Use the exact test date, not today's date if testing occurred earlier
  • Round down partial months (don't round up)
  • Verify the format required by your specific assessment manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Many Pearson assessments require precise chronological age, including the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children), WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale), WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale), CELF-5 (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals), and various achievement tests like the WIAT-4.
Subtract the birth date from the test date. Express the result as years and months, rounding down partial months. For example, if the test date is July 20, 2025, and the birth date is March 15, 2018, the age is 7 years, 4 months, and 5 days, recorded as 7;4.
Entering an incorrect age leads to inaccurate standard scores because the wrong normative data is used. Even a one-month error can affect scaled scores, especially for young children where development changes rapidly. Always double-check age calculations before scoring.
Pearson primarily uses the years;months format (e.g., 8;3 for 8 years, 3 months). This format is used to look up scores in normative tables. Some digital scoring platforms may ask for the birth date and test date separately and calculate age automatically.

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