Bender-Gestalt Visual Motor Test
The Bender-Gestalt Visual Motor test is a clinician-administered visual-motor assessment based on the child copying 9 geometric figures shown to them. Using the Koppitz developmental scoring system, errors (distortion, rotation, integration, perseveration) and emotional indicators are evaluated.
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- Est. time
- ~15 min
- Delivery
- Clinician-administered · in person
- Scoring
- Expert evaluation
What does the Bender-Gestalt Visual Motor Test measure?
- •Visual-motor integration and perceptual maturity
- •Developmental error score (Koppitz)
- •Emotional indicators
Who is it for?
Used to assess visual-motor development in children aged roughly 5–11. Administered and scored by a professional; age norms belong to the institution's licensed materials.
How is the Bender-Gestalt Visual Motor Test scored and interpreted?
The professional scores the child's drawing with the Koppitz system to determine the developmental error score and the number of emotional indicators. The developmental error score is converted to an age equivalent with age-specific norm tables (more errors = lower maturity). The result alone is not a diagnostic indicator.
Frequently asked questions
How many figures does the Bender-Gestalt test have?
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It consists of 9 geometric figures the child copies in sequence; it is administered without a time limit.
What age is the Bender-Gestalt test used for?
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It is commonly used to assess the visual-motor skills of children aged 5–11.
Does the Bender-Gestalt test provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Related scales
- Gesell Developmental Figures TestA developmental test assessing visual-motor coordination and perceptual maturity through the child's copying of geometric shapes.
- Benton Visual Retention Test (BVRT)A neuropsychological test assessing visual memory, visual perception and visuospatial construction through a card recognition task.
- Metropolitan Readiness TestA clinician-administered test assessing the school readiness of 5–6 year-old children across 6 subtests.
- D2 Test of AttentionA clinician-administered, timed attention task measuring attention, concentration and processing speed for ages 9–60.
Source: Bender, L.; Koppitz, E. M. (developmental scoring system).
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Bender-Gestalt Visual Motor Test is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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