The Wechsler Memory Scale® (5th ed.; WMS®-5; Wechsler, 2025) is the most widely used scale for assessing memory for individuals ages 16:0 through 90:11. It is an individually administered measure of learning and memory processes for the identification, diagnosis, and follow-up evaluation of memory difficulties. There are three WMS-5 forms available for flexibility of administration (i.e., Standard, Short, and Alternate). Each form includes two age-based batteries: a battery for individuals ages 16-69 and a battery for individuals ages 70-90.
The WMS-5 on Q-global includes manual entry with an Overview tab and a Subtests tab. The Overview tab includes administration settings and assessment demographics. The Subtests tab allows for a maximum of 10 WMS-5 subtests to be entered, plus a BCSE score and two CVLT 3 scores.
Administration Settings
This section contains general administration information such as administration date, examinee's age at administration, and examiner.
Assessment Demographics
This section contains the assessment demographics listed in the table below. All of the assessment demographic data fields are optional entry, although 'Years of education' is required to calculate a BCSE Classification Level.
Display Content |
Description |
Race/Ethnicity (optional) |
The examinee’s race/ethnicity. |
Primary language (optional) |
The language primarily spoken by the examinee at home. |
Handedness (optional) |
The handedness most often used by the examinee: Right, Left, or Ambidextrous |
Years of education (optional) |
For ages 16-24, the highest level of education obtained by either parent. For ages 25-90, the number of years of education the examinee has completed. The 'Years of eduction' entry is required for the BCSE Classification Level. |
Is this a retest? (optional) |
Indicates whether the examinee has taken the WMS-5 at least once before this test administration. |
Comments (optional) |
This open text field is available for the input of additional comments to appear on the cover page of the report. |
The WMS-5 Subtests tab on Q-global allows for entry of up to 13 subtests, depending on the selected form and age of the examinee.
Brief Cognitive Status Exam (BCSE) [Standard Form only]
Logical Memory 1 (LM 1)
Visual Reproduction 1 (VR 1)
Verbal Paired Associates 1 (VPA 1) [Standard Form only]
Designs 1 (DE 1) [Standard Form, ages 16-69 only]
Logical Memory 2 (LM 2)
Visual Reproduction 2 (VR 2)
Verbal Paired Associates 2 (VPA 2) [Standard Form only]
Designs 2 (DE 2) [Standard Form, ages 16-69 only]
WAIS-5 Symbol Span (SSP) [Standard and Short Forms only]
WAIS-5 Spatial Addition (SA) [Standard Form only)
CVLT 3 T1-5 Correct (CVLT 3 T1–5) [Standard Form only - can be substituted for VPA 1]
CVLT 3 Delayed Recall Correct (CVLT 3 DR) [Standard Form only - can be substituted for VPA 2]
See the WMS-5 Administration and Scoring Manual for more information regarding subtest administration and substitution.
When you click the Proceed to Reports or Save updates button, the assessment is saved and the system checks to ensure all the required data has been entered. If any required data is missing (e.g., Examiner), the record will be saved and a message will be displayed at the top of the screen describing the condition(s) that must be resolved before a report can be generated for the record.