Chapter 10: Assessment of Aptitude

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Most readiness tests assess facets of the following five domains

1. physical 2. social and emotional 3. learning 4. language 5. cognition and general knowledge

Which best defines aptitude?

Acquired ability to be good at something

According to the text, a major concern in testing young children before allowing entry into school is that

All children develop at different paces

According to the text, the most well-known admissions test is the

SAT

Aptitude tests are assessments used to assess an individual's

ability to perform in future tasks

Admissions tests

are designed to predict performance in a particular educational program (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.)

Multiple-aptitude test batteries

consist of a series of subtests that assess several aptitudes at one time; these yield a profile of subtest scores

DAT for PCA - Differential Aptitude Tests for Personnel and Career Assessment

has 8 subtests 1. Verbal reasoning 2. Numerical ability 3. Abstract reasoning 4. Clerical speed and accuracy 5. Mechanical reasoning 6. Space relations 7. Spelling 8. Language usage

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world

GATB - General Aptitude Test Battery

one of the oldest general aptitude tests still used today; has 12 separately timed subtests

The main psychometric component used when examining the results of an admissions test is

predictive validity

Aptitude tests assessing whether or not children are prepared to attend school are called

readiness tests

Abilities

refer to one's present day capabilities or the power to perform a specified task (either physical or cognitive)

According to a study sanctioned by the College Board, college student success in the first year can best be predicted by examining

scores on admissions exams and high school GPA

Specialized Aptitude Tests

typically measure a single aptitude (e.g., clerical ability, mechanical ability, psychomotor ability, artistic ability, or music ability)


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