D. PA Selection of Assessment Methods and Tools

Stanford

Binet Intelligence Test

Fluid Reasoning (Fr)

ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning in problem

Knowledge (K)

accumulated stock of general information

Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

numerical literacy

Visual

Spatial Processing (VSP)

Working Memory (WM)

multiple processes that capture, sort, and transform information in a person's short

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)

assesses cognitive abilities of children ages 2:6 to 7:7 years old

Verbal Comprehension (VC)

ability to understand, use, and think with spoken language

Perceptual Reasoning (PR)

ability to accurately interpret, organize and think with visual information

Working Memory (WM)

ability to take in and hold information in immediate awareness and then perform a mental operation on that information

Processing Speed (QR)

ability to process simple or routine visual information quickly and efficiently

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

assesses cognitive abilities of children ages 6 to 16 years old

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

comprehensive test of cognitive ability for adults

Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM)

a non

Colored Progressive Matrices (CPM)

Designed to measure fluid intelligence (problem

Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)

Designed to assess non

Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM)

Designed to to assess advanced observation skills, clear thinking, and intellectual capacity

Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT)

a culture

Purdue Non

Language Test (PNLT)

Panukat ng Katalinuhang Pilipino (PKP)

a culture

Thurstone Test of Mental Alertness (TMA)

designed to assess general aptitude

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Tests (WCAT)

assesses cognitive ability and problem

Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (W

GCTA)

Recognition of Assumptions

ability to identify unstated ideas or beliefs that are taken for granted in a statement or argument

Evaluation of Arguments

ability to judge whether arguments are strong or weak based on how relevant and logical they are to the question at hand

Deduction

ability to determine whether conclusions logically follow from the information or premises given

Inference

ability to assess the likelihood or truth of a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

Interpretation

ability to understand and weigh evidence or information to decide whether generalizations or conclusions are warranted

Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)

battery of tests used to assess various aptitudes

Verbal Reasoning

ability to understand and reason with words and concepts

Numerical Ability

ability to understand and work with numerical concepts and relationships

Abstract Reasoning

ability to perceive patterns and relationships in abstract figures

Mechanical Reasoning

understanding of mechanical principles and relationships

Space Relations

ability to visualize and mentally manipulate objects in three dimension

Perceptual Speed and Accuracy

gauges the speed and accuracy of visual perception and information processing

Spelling

ability to spell English words

Language Use

ability to understand and use language effectively

Educational Aptitude

total of Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning

General Intelligence

total of Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, and Abstract Reasoning

Flanagan Industrial Tests

battery of tests used to assess various aptitudes

Arithmetic

ability to add, substract, multiply and divide

Assembly

ability to visualize how separate pieces will look as a whole

Components

ability to visualize how separate pieces will as a whole

Coordination

ability to control hand and arm movements while working through a series of mazes

Electronics

ability to understand electrical and electronic principles as well as analyze diagrams of electrical circuits

Expression

knowledge of correct grammar and sentence structure

Ingenuity

ability to think of ingenious and effective ways of solving problems

Inspection

ability to spot imperfections or flaws in a series of objects

Judgment and Comprehension

ability to read and comprehend given information

Mathematics and Reasoning

ability to reason through mathematical word problems

Mechanics

ability to understand mechanical principles and analyze mechanical movement

Memory

ability to memorize different terms and their meanings

Patterns

ability to perceive and reproduce pattern outlines accurately

Planning

ability to plan, organize and schedule various types of activities

Precision

capacity for precision work with small objects

Scales

ability to read scales, graphs, and charts

Tables

ability to read tables quickly and accurately

Vocabulary

knowledge of words used in business and government environments

Philippine Aptitude Classification Test (PACT)

a test battery designed to help students decide on the course that they'll take after high school

Perceptual Speed

ability to quickly and accurately compare figures, symbols, or patterns and identify similarities or differences

Verbal English

ability to understand, analyze, and use English language concepts, including vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension

General Reasoning

ability to think logically, identify patterns, and solve problems using abstract and deductive reasoning

Flexibility of Closure

ability to identify a complete figure or pattern when only partial or incomplete information is available, despite distracting elements

Verbal Filipino

ability to understand, analyze, and use Filipino language concepts, including vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension

Spatial Closure

ability to mentally complete or visualize incomplete figures or objects from fragmented or missing parts

Visualization

ability to mentally manipulate, rotate, or transform visual patterns or spatial configurations

Perceptual Acuity

ability to detect fine details and subtle differences in visual stimuli with speed and accuracy

Basic Personality Inventory (BPI)

assesses cognitive abilities

Hypochondriasis

ability to manage concerns about bodily functions and physical health

Depression

ability to maintain emotional well

Anxiety

ability to regulate feelings of nervousness, fear, or panic

Persecutory Ideas

ability to think without excessive suspicion or beliefs of external threat

Thinking Disorder

ability to think clearly, logically, and test reality accurately

Deviation

ability to function without engaging in severely maladaptive or socially deviant behaviors

Interpersonal Problems

ability to relate to and cooperate effectively with others

Alienation

ability to feel connected to others and conform to social norms

Impulse Expression

ability to control urges and consider consequences before acting

Self

Depreciation

Social Introversion

ability to engage in social situations without fear or avoidance

Denial

ability to acknowledge personal problems and respond with psychological insight

Myers

Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS)

assesses 15 personality needs or motives

Achievement

need to accomplish goals and excel in tasks

Deference

need to conform to customs and defer to others

Order

need to organize, plan, and maintain neatness and structure

Exhibition

need to gain attention and express oneself in front of others

Autonomy

need to act independently and resist external control

Affiliation

need to form close relationships and belong to a group

Intraception

need to understand and reflect on inner thoughts and feelings, both one's own and others'

Succorance

need to seek help, comfort, and support from others

Dominance

need to influence or direct the behavior of others

Abasement

need to accept blame or submit to others, often through self

Nurturance

need to care for and help others in need

Change

need to seek novelty, variety, and new experiences

Endurance

need to persist through tasks and overcome obstacles

Heterosexuality

need to form romantic and sexual relationships with the opposite sex

Aggression

need to one's opinion and be critical of others

16 Personality Factors (16PF)

a self

Impression Management (IM) scale

a bipolar scale with high scores reflecting a preponderance of socially desirable responses and low scores reflecting a preponderance of socially undesirable responses

Acquiescence (ACQ) scale

indexes the degree to which the examinee agreed with items regardless of what was being asked