Because the TONI-4 minimizes language and motor demands, this score is considered a good estimate of the examinee’s nonverbal fluid reasoning ability. [If scores on other tests are available, compare: e.g., “This score is consistent with / higher than / lower than performance on measures of verbal IQ from the WISC-V.”]
The TONI-4 uses a nonverbal, pictorial format. The examinee is shown a set of abstract figures with one missing piece and must select the correct response from multiple options. No oral instructions are needed; responses are made by pointing, nodding, or another simple gesture.
Purpose: The TONI-4 was administered to assess fluid intelligence, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities without requiring receptive or expressive language, reading, writing, or motor manipulation. It is considered a relatively culture-fair measure of abstract reasoning.
[Describe the examinee's attention, motivation, frustration level, and how they approached the items—e.g., systematically, impulsively, randomly.]
The TONI-4 does not measure verbal intelligence, acquired knowledge, or executive functions. Results should be interpreted within the context of a comprehensive evaluation. If you need help interpreting specific scores or writing a more customized narrative, please share the standard score, percentile, and the purpose of the evaluation (e.g., school eligibility, disability assessment, gifted identification).