3.2 Group Administered Verbal & Nonverbal Tests

Raven Progressive Matrices (RPM)

Test designed to measure a person’s ability to form perceptual relations

4 to 90 y/o

Target population of RPM

Abstract Reasoning

Domains measured in RPM

Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)

Version of the RPM that is a nonverbal assessment tool designed to measure a person’s ability to form perceptual relations and to reason by analogy independent of language and formal schooling, and may be used with persons ranging in age from 6 years to adult

6 to 16 y/o, adults of average intelligence (8 to 65 years old), general population

Target population of (SPM)

Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM)

Version of the RPM that measures high-level observation skills, clear thinking ability, and intellectual capacity as nonverbal estimate of abstract reasoning or fluid intelligence

11+ y/o, gifted students

Target population of APM

Colored Progressive Matrices

Version of the RPM used to assess abstract reasoning, general cognitive ability, and fluid intelligence of children and adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties

R.B. Cattell’s Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT)

Test designed to assess intelligence without being hindered by cultural and environmental factors with 4 scales

4-8 y/o & mentally handicapped individuals

Target population for scale 1 of CFIT

8-14 y/o & average adults

Target population for scale 2 of CFIT

14-college students & adults of superior intelligence

Target population for scale 3 of CFIT

Series, Classifications, Matrices, & Conditions (Topology)

Domains measured in CFIT

Series

Test 1 of CFIT where the individual is presented with incomplete, progressive matrices and their task is to select the answer that best continues the series

Classifications

Test 2 of CFIT where the individual is presented with 5 figures. In scale 2, you must select one that is different from the other four. In scale 3, you must correctly identify two figures which are in some way different from 3 others

Matrices

Test 3 of CFIT where the task is to correctly complete the design or matrix presented at the left each row

Conditions (Topology)

Test 4 of CFIT that requires the individual to select, from the five choices provided, the one which duplicates the conditions given in the far left box

Purdue Non-Language Test (PNLT)

A nonverbal test designed to measure individual intelligence in manner designed to reduce, as much as possible, the influence of verbal fluency, cultural climate, and educational level

13+ y/o

Target population of PNLT

Abstract Reasoning

Domain measured in PNLT

Panukat ng Katalinuhang Pilipino (PKP)

Test designed to measure the mental ability of a Filipino adult on the basis of his verbal and nonverbal skills

16+ y/o

Target population of PKP

Verbal & Nonverbal skills

Domains measured of PKP

Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT-5)

Test designed to measure your abilities and skills, such as verbal and numerical ability, abstract reasoning, mechanical reasoning and space relations

Grades 7-12, ages 12-65 y/o

Target population of DAT-5

Verbal reasoning, Numerical ability, Abstract reasoning, Perceptual speed and accuracy, Mechanical reasoning, Space relation, Spelling, & Language use

Domains measured in DAT-5

Form R, Form S, Form K, & Form L

Versions of DAT-5

DAT Form R

DAT-5 for Grades 7 to 10: Standard Form

DAT Form S

DAT-5 for Grades 7 to 10: Advanced Form

DAT Form K

DAT-5 for Grades 10 to 12 and Adults: Standard Form

DAT Form L

DAT-5 for Grades 10 to 12 and Adults: Advanced Form

Educational Aptitude & General Intelligence

Scales in DAT-5

Thurstone Tests of Mental Alertness

Test designed to evaluate the general mental ability and capability to learn new information and acquire new skills though 126 numerical and verbal questions

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test (WCAT)

Test designed to measure cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees for a range of occupations

25+ y/o

Target population of the WCAT

Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Tests (WGCT)

Test designed to measure ability to reason through an argument logically and make an objective decision

16-64 y/o

Target population of the WGCT

Flanagan Industrial Tests (FIT)

Test used for selection, placement, reassignment, and vocational counseling and help employers select potential employees

College-bound high school juniors and seniors and adults in personnel selection programs

Target population of FIT

Philippine Aptitude Classification Test (PACT)

Test that identifies specific abilities of high school students for the purpose of educational and vocational guidance. It attempts to predict a student’s probable performance in various courses of study

Grade 9 & ages 14-15

Target population of PACT