The MVPT-3 assesses an individual's visual perceptual ability--with no motor involvement needed to make a response. It is especially useful with those who may have learning, motor, or cognitive disabilities.

    MVPT-3 norms are based on a nationally representative sample. An optional, feature of the MVPT-3 is response time norms, often useful in rehabilitation settings. The test can be used for screening; diagnosis; or research by educators, psychologists, occupational therapists, optometrists, and others who need a quick, reliable, and valid measure of overall visual perceptual ability in children and adults (ages 4 through 70).

    The test format is a visual multiple choice: the individual is shown a line drawing and is then asked to choose the matching drawing from a set of four on the following plate.

    Five categories of visual perception are measured:

• Spatial Relationship
• Visual Closure
• Visual Discrimination
• Visual Memory
• Figure Ground

    The test provides a perceptual quotient and a perceptual age score.

    The MVPT-3 takes approximately 25 minutes to administer. The horizontal, multiple-choice item format of earlier versions has been retained. Test plates are contained in one easy-to-use book with an easel back. Administration cues are provided on the record form to simplify testing. Scoring is extremely easy; no basals or ceilings are needed. Raw scores are quickly converted to standard scores and percentile ranks. Optional response time data identifies whether an individual's responses are significantly delayed.