What the Solution Measures

The solution provides a comprehensive and in-depth measure of mental agility. The solution has been designed to assess general reasoning ability and consists of three sections which can be administered individually or together, measuring Verbal, Numerical and Abstract reasoning ability.

Reasoning Abilities:

• Verbal Reasoning measures basic vocabulary, verbal fluency and the ability to reason using words. This test is appropriate for all jobs which require a general level of verbal ability (e.g. junior sales and administrative positions, clerical jobs).
• Numerical Reasoning measures the ability to use numbers in a logical, efficient way. This test is appropriate for all jobs which require a general level of numerical ability (e.g. accounts clerks and technical roles).
• Abstract Reasoning measures the ability to understand abstract logical problems and use new information outside the range of previous experience. This is the purest form of mental ability and is least affected by previous education and achievement. It is therefore ideally suited to assess individuals of various educational backgrounds and cultural groups.

The solution utilises latest advances in computer adaptive testing technology. It tailors itself to the ability level of each respondent. In this way, each test is individually designed to provide high accuracy and precision with far fewer questions than would be required for a typical, non-adaptive test. Insight about the candidate’s ability can be yielded in approximately half the time of a standard reasoning test, promoting increased organisational efficiency and reduced candidate anxiety.

Through the solution, organisations can send invitations to candidates to take the battery of tests online in unsupervised formats. Organisations can then screen poor performers out and focus their efforts on the candidates with the most potential. To ensure the accuracy and integrity of the results, a second battery of tests can be administered in a supervised format.