Why was the Tower subtest dropped?

Frequently Asked Question:

Why was the Tower subtest dropped?

Answer:

Tower was dropped for several reasons. During the revision of NEPSY, efforts were made to increase the assessment of executive functions and several new subtests were developed. The most clinically sensitive, psychometrically sound, and examiner friendly subtests were included in NEPSY–II. In terms of user friendliness, dropping Tower reduced the size of the kit by removing the multiple pieces required to administer that subtest.

You may continue to use the Tower subtest from the NEPSY along with the NEPSY–II. Utilize the norms from the NEPSY. However, keep in mind that over time, the normative data collected for the NEPSY will become outdated.