Wechsler Memory Scale | Fifth Edition

WMS-5
The forthcoming Wechsler Memory Scale® Fifth Edition (WMS®-5) is the most advanced psychometric measure of adult memory. It is an individually administered clinical instrument for assessing immediate, delayed, and recognition memory across auditory and visual perceptual modalities, as well as visual working memory. The WMS®-5 was codeveloped and co-normed with the WAIS®-5, expanding construct coverage, increasing flexibility, and allowing comparison of performance across the two tests.
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  • Kits

    Starter & complete kits, print & digital

    4 options

    from $1,085.00
  • Test forms & reports

    Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

    9 options

    from $2.90
  • Support materials

    Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

    14 options

    from $19.00
  • All products

    All tests & materials offered for WMS-5

    27 options

    from $2.90
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  • WMS-5 Standard Kit (Print)
    A103000412106 Qualification Level C

    This kit contains everything needed for the standard administration of the WMS-5. Includes Administration and Scoring Manual (Print), Technical and Interpretive Manual (Print), Stimulus Book 1 (Print), Stimulus Book 2 (Print), Standard Record Forms Qty 25 (Print), Response Booklets Qty 25 (Print), Spatial Addition Response Grid (Print), Spatial Addition Set, Design Card Set, Memory Grid, Scoring Template (Print) and a luggage tag, all in a box.

    $1,085.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Standard Kit with Softcase (Print)
    A103000412107 Qualification Level C

    This kit contains everything needed for the standard administration of the WMS-5. Includes Administration and Scoring Manual (Print), Technical and Interpretive Manual (Print), Stimulus Book 1 (Print), Stimulus Book 2 (Print), Standard Record Forms Qty 25 (Print), Response Booklets Qty 25 (Print), Spatial Addition Response Grid (Print), Spatial Addition Set, Design Card Set, Memory Grid, Scoring Template (Print) and a luggage tag, all in a box and a soft-sided carrying bag.

    $1,175.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Standard Kit (Print) and Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)
    A103000412112 Qualification Level C

    This kit contains everything needed for the standard administration of the WMS-5. Includes Administration and Scoring Manual (Print), Technical and Interpretive Manual (Print), Stimulus Book 1 (Print), Stimulus Book 2 (Print), Standard Record Forms Qty 25 (Print), Response Booklets Qty 25 (Print), Spatial Addition Response Grid (Print), Spatial Addition Set, Design Card Set, Memory Grid, Scoring Template (Print) and a luggage tag, all in a box. Also includes 1 year unlimited scoring per user within an account.

    $1,085.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Standard Kit with Softcase (Print) and Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)
    A103000412113 Qualification Level C

    This kit contains everything needed for the standard administration of the WMS-5. Includes Administration and Scoring Manual (Print), Technical and Interpretive Manual (Print), Stimulus Book 1 (Print), Stimulus Book 2 (Print), Standard Record Forms Qty 25 (Print), Response Booklets Qty 25 (Print), Spatial Addition Response Grid (Print), Spatial Addition Set, Design Card Set, Memory Grid, Scoring Template (Print) and a luggage tag, all in a box and a soft-sided carrying bag. Also includes 1 year unlimited scoring per user within an account.

    $1,175.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Administration and Scoring Manual (Print)
    A103000412062 Qualification Level C

    $260.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Technical and Interpretive Manual (Print)
    A103000412063 Qualification Level C

    $260.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Administration and Scoring Manual (Digital)
    A103000412083 Qualification Level C

    Once ordered, the digital asset is accessible by logging into Q-global and visiting the Q-global Resource Library. It is a view-only digital file.

    $255.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Technical and Interpretive Manual (Digital)
    A103000412084 Qualification Level C

    Once ordered, the digital asset is accessible by logging into Q-global and visiting the Q-global Resource Library. It is a view-only digital file.

    $255.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Standard Record Forms Qty 25 (Print)
    A103000412058 Qualification Level C

    $129.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Short Record Forms Qty 25 (Print)
    A103000412059 Qualification Level C

    $96.70

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Alternate Record Forms Qty 25 (Print)
    A103000412060 Qualification Level C

    $55.30

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Response Booklets Qty 25 (Print)
    A103000412061 Qualification Level C

    $73.20

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Response Booklet (Digital)
    A103000412780 Qualification Level C

    This item is to be used for demonstration purposes only by the examiner during an administration, not for examinee use.

    $6.50

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Stimulus Book 1 (Print)
    A103000412055 Qualification Level C

    Includes Logical Memory 1, Visual Reproduction 1, Verbal Paired Associates 1, Designs 1, Logical Memory 2, Visual Reproduction 2, Verbal Paired Associates 2, Designs 2

    $226.70

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Stimulus Book 2 (Print)
    A103000412056 Qualification Level C

    Includes Spatial Addition and Symbol Span

    $226.70

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Alternate Form Stimulus Book (Print)
    A103000412057 Qualification Level C

    Includes alternate items for Logical Memory 1 & 2, and Visual Reproduction 1 & 2

    $226.70

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Stimulus Book 1 and Administration Directions (Digital)
    A103000412079 Qualification Level C

    Includes Logical Memory 1, Visual Reproduction 1, Verbal Paired Associates 1, Designs 1, Logical Memory 2, Visual Reproduction 2, Verbal Paired Associates 2, Designs 2

    $222.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Stimulus Book 2 and Administration Directions (Digital)
    A103000412080 Qualification Level C

    Includes Spatial Addition and Symbol Span

    $222.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Alternate Form Stimulus Book and Administration Directions (Digital)
    A103000412081 Qualification Level C

    Includes alternate items for Logical Memory 1 & 2, and Visual Reproduction 1 & 2

    $222.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5/BCSE Scoring Template (Print)
    A103000412069 Qualification Level C

    Includes scoring for Visual Reproduction and BCSE

    $19.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Design Cards Set (Print)
    A103000412064 Qualification Level C

    Includes complete set of Designs cards in a box.

    $115.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • Memory Grid (Print)
    0158234472 Qualification Level C

    Includes 2011 Memory Grid update for NEPSY-II and WMS-IV

    $65.90

  • Spatial Addition Set
    A103000371618 Qualification Level C

    Includes Spatial addition chips and pouch. Spatial Addition Response grid sold separately.

    $104.90

  • Spatial Addition Response Grid (Print)
    A103000369666 Qualification Level C

    $24.70

  • WMS-5 Q-global Score Report Qty 1 (Digital)
    A103000412088 Qualification Level C

    $2.90

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Scoring Subscription 1 Year (Digital)
    A103000412110 Qualification Level C

    Includes unlimited scoring per user within an account

    $55.00

    Estimated release:September 2025
  • WMS-5 Q-global Scoring Subscription 3 Year (Digital)
    A103000412111 Qualification Level C

    Includes unlimited scoring per user within an account

    $155.00

    Estimated release:September 2025

Overview

Publication date:
Coming in summer 2025
Age range:
16:0 – 90:11
Qualification level:
C
Completion time:
Varies based on battery: Comprehensive Memory Assessment | Standard Form (60 minutes), Brief Memory Assessment | Short Form (25 minutes), Alternate Form (25 minutes)
Administration:
Paper or Q-interactive®
Scoring options:
Manual scoring or Q-global®

Product Details

Overview

The WMS-5 enables clinicians to explore core aspects of memory in a highly flexible, yet comprehensive, manner within a larger evaluation battery. The WMS-5 shares a normative sample with the WAIS-5, further increasing the utility of these comprehensive assessments when used together.

Features and benefits

  • Flexible administration options for increasingly comprehensive information.
    • Mental Status Screener
    • Immediate Memory Screener
    • Brief Memory Assessment – Short Form
    • Comprehensive Memory Assessment - Standard Form
  • Updated content, to streamline administration.
  • Expanded scores for in depth interpretation of performance.
  • Codeveloped and co-normed with WAIS-5 to enhance score interpretation, increase flexibility, and allow comparison of IQ and memory abilities.
  • Alternate form allows for retesting and monitoring of memory processes without repeated exposure to the same stimuli.
  • Improved digital administration options to eliminate paper materials (Q-interactive) or to support tele-assessment when traditional on-site testing isn’t possible (Q-global).

WMS-5 Stay in the Know

The WMS-5 will be published in summer 2025. Sign up for further updates by filling out the “Stay in the Know” form.

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FAQs

Kits and Materials 

What is included in the WMS-5 kit?

The WMS-5 Standard Kit provides all necessary components to administer the Standard Form of WMS-5, including the optional Brief Cognitive Status Exam. The WMS-5 Standard Kit is also available with an optional Q-global Scoring Subscription.

Short Form Record Forms are purchased separately if a brief memory assessment option is needed.  

The Alternate Form Stimulus Book and Alternate Form Record Forms are purchased separately if a repeated measure is needed.  

What are the different forms for WMS-5 that provide administrative flexibility? 

The Standard Form is used for the most comprehensive memory assessment. The Standard Form contains all subtests (i.e., Logical Memory 1 & 2, Verbal Paired Associates 1 & 2, Visual Reproduction 1 & 2, Designs 1 & 2, Symbol Span, Spatial Addition) and the optional mental status screener, BCSE.  An immediate memory screener can also be conducted using the Standard Form.  

The Short Form is used for a briefer memory assessment.  The Short Form contains Logical Memory 1 & 2, Visual Reproduction 1 & 2, and Symbol Span.  

The Alternate Form, used for repeated administration, contains Logical Memory Alternate 1 & 2 and Visual Reproduction Alternate 1 & 2.  

Are there separate record forms for the Adult and Older Adult populations on WMS-5? 

No. The Standard, Short, and Alternate Record Forms are each used for the full age range.  

Are there different Response Booklets for the different Record Forms? 

No. The same Response Booklet is used for all Record Forms. 

Will there be a combined WAIS-5 & WMS-5 kit? 

No.  WAIS-5 kits and WMS-5 kits are sold separately. 

Is a starter kit required for WMS-5 on Q-interactive?

A starter kit containing Response Booklets, and a Scoring Template is included with Q-interactive. 

Test Structure and Scores   

Are there any new subtests for WMS-5? 

Subtest content was updated, and process and ancillary scores were added; no new subtests were added. Additionally, administration options were expanded, with 3 different forms, to offer increased flexibility and utility.

Is the Brief Cognitive Status Exam (BCSE) embedded in the WMS-5 as an optional mental status screener?  

Yes.

What's the administration time for the WMS-5? 

Administration time depends on the form: Standard Form ~60 minutes, Short Form ~25 minutes, Alternate Form ~ 25 minutes (estimated administration times for the Short Form and Alternate Form do not include elapsed times between immediate and delayed recall conditions).  

Does the WMS-5 share a normative sample with the WAIS-5?

Yes, WMS-5 was co-developed and co-normed with WAIS-5 to maximize the utility of using the tests together.

Are there any new scores on WMS-5? 

Yes. Additional Index scores, Contrast scores, and Process scores for WMS that were available with Advanced Clinical Solutions (ACS) are now included in the WMS-5. Index scores reflecting single trial learning and multiple trial learning have also been added to the WMS-5. 

Can CVLT scores be substituted for the Verbal Paired Associates (VPA) subtests?

Yes. Specific index scores from CVLT 3 can be substituted for VPA 1 & 2. CVLT-II scores cannot be used. 

Can I use the current Advanced Clinical Solutions (ACS) software with the new WMS-5? 

No.

When will the Advanced Clinical Solutions (ACS) revision be available for use with WAIS-5 and WMS-5? 

ACS features will be published in 2 different phases: Phase 1) DAN (demographic adjustment to norms) and TOPF-2 (prediction of premorbid functioning) will be available early-2026 and Phase 2) Word Choice (effort assessment) will be available mid- to late-2026.  

See the related questions regarding features of ACS that will not be included in the revision. 

Is Serial Assessment being updated as part of the upcoming ACS revision?  

Serial Assessment will not be part of the forthcoming ACS revision.  No date is currently projected for this feature.  

Is Social Cognition being updated as part of the revised ACS? 

No.  The Social Cognition test will not be updated as part of the upcoming ACS revision.  No date is currently projected for an update of the test. 

 

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