"An occupation out of harmony with the worker's aptitudes and capacities means inefficiency, unenthusiastic and perhaps distasteful labor, and low pay; while an occupation in harmony with the nature of the man means enthusiasm, love of work, and high economic values-superior product, efficient service, and good pay."
-Frank Parsons, Choosing a Vocation
What is APTITUDE?Aptitude can be :
Mental
Physical
Intelligence Intelligence Tests
Ability/skill/talent Skill test
Achievement test?
For vocational/career guidance and planning they are used to measure different aptitudes such as:
general learning ability
numerical ability
verbal abilityspatial perception
clerical perception
Definitions?Aptitude- Inclination or tendency, a natural ability, capacity of learning, and general sustainability
Aptitude tests- standardized tests to predict an individual’s ability to learn certain skills
Industry- department or branch of craft, art, business, or manufacture, especially which has a large personnel and capital
Different kinds of aptitude tests:Accounting &
Bookkeeper Math Aptitude Test
Banking Teller Math Aptitude Test
Business Analyst Skills Evaluation
Computer Career Assessment Test
Computer Programmer Aptitude Battery
Customer Service Aptitude Profile
Customer Service Skills Inventory
Electrical Aptitude Test
Philippines:Nursing Aptitude TestCollege Scholastic
Aptitude TestPhilippine Aptitude
Classification TestPhilippine Aptitude
Test for Teachers
Flanagan Industrial TestJohn Clemans Flanagan (1916-1966)BS Physics in University of Washington and
PhD in mental measurement from Truman Kelly
“Practical psychologist” in Air Corps in WWIIAviation Psychological Program American
Institutes of Research:Contribute to the science of human behavior and fuller development and utilization of mankind’s capacities and potential
Flanagan Industrial TestMade in 1975 with 18 individually sold distinct aptitudeFrom Flanagan Aptitude Classification Test (FACTTM)Selection, placement, reassignment, and vocational
counselingDesigned for supervisory, technical, office, skill labor and
other industrial positionsMeasures distinct aptitudes or functions important to a
variety of industrial positionsPercentile norms were based on more than 40 job
classificationValidation studies: Predictive of job success for a number
of different jobs Takes 5-15 minutes per test, using booklets, and stencils
(Raw score, percentile norm, and classification)
Arithmetic - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Five-minute time limit.
Assembly - Ability to visualize how separate pieces will look as a whole. Ten-minute time limit.
Components - Ability to identify a simple figure that is part of a complete drawing. Ten-minute time limit.
Coordination - Ability to control hand and arm movements while working through a series of mazes. Five-minute time limit.
Electronics - Ability to understand electrical and electronic principles as well as analyze diagrams of electrical circuits. Fifteen-minute time limit.
Expression - Knowledge of correct grammar and sentence structure. Five-minute time limit.
Ingenuity - Ability to think of ingenious and effective ways of solving problems. Fifteen-minute time limit.
Inspection - Ability to spot imperfections or flaws in a series of objects. Five-minute time limit. ***
Judgment and Comprehension - Ability to read and comprehend given information. Fifteen-minute time limit.
Mathematics and Reasoning - Ability to reason through mathematical word problems. Fifteen-minute time limit.
Mechanics - Ability to understand mechanical principles and analyze mechanical movement. Fifteen-minute time limit.
Memory - Ability to memorize different terms and their meanings. Ten-minute time limit.
Patterns - Ability to perceive and reproduce pattern outlines accurately. Five-minute time limit.
Planning - Ability to plan, organize and schedule various types of activities. Fifteen-minute time limit.
Precision - Capacity for precision work with small objects. Five-minute time limit.
Scales - Ability to read scales, graphs and charts. Five-minute time limit. Tables - Ability to read tables quickly and accurately. Five-minute time
limit. Vocabulary - Knowledge of words used in business and government
environments. Fifteen-minute time limit.
ASVAB- HistoryArmy Alpha and Army Beta; WWI. Army General
Classification Test and Navy General Classification Test; WWII.
Armed Forces Qualification Test (1950s)- uniform general ability measurement to identify probable successful military applicants in the services; while Army Classification Battery to classify
ASVAB (1968)- used by Air Force and Marine in 1973-74; 1996-1997, the CAT-ASVAB was implemented at all Military Entrance Processing Stations; P&P-ASVAB in low volume satellite locations
Developed and maintained by Department of Defense
ASVABASVAB stands for Army
Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Three version: P&P-ASVAB, CAT-ASVAB, and Student-ASVAB
Measures strengths, weaknesses, and potential future success, providing career information for various civilian and military occupations; indicator of future endeavors (college, vocational school, or military courses); determine of career field or military eligibility
ASVABIndividual and
composite sub-tests
Armed Forces Qualification Test Critical
Arithmetic reasoning, math knowledge, and verbal composite (word knowledge and paragraph comprehension)
Service Branch
Required AFQT Score*
Army 31
Navy 35
Marines 31
Air Force 36
Coast Guard
45
CAT-ASVABFor a large number of potential recruits,
and for enlistment purposesIt takes 1 and a half hour, time-limitIncludes 10 sub-tests, similar to the
MET-site ASVABComputerized Adaptive Testing= correct
difficult
CAT-ASVAB9 Subtests Minutes Questions Descriptions
General Science (GS) 8 16
Measures knowledge of
life science, earth and
space science, and
physical science.
Arithmetic Reasoning
(AR)39 16
Measures ability to solve
basic math problems.
Word Knowledge
(WK)8 16
Measures ability to
understand the meaning
of words through
synonyms.
Paragraph
Comprehension (PC)22 11
Measures ability to
obtain information from
written materials.
Mathematics
Knowledge (MK)18 16
Measures knowledge of
mathematical concepts
and applications.
Electronics
Information (EI)8 16
Measures knowledge
of electrical current,
circuits, devices, and
electronic systems.
Auto Information (AI) 6 11
Measures knowledge of
automotive
maintenance and repair.
Shop Information (SI) 5 11
Measures knowledge of
wood and metal shop
practices.
Mechanical
Comprehension (MC)20 16
Measures knowledge of
the principles of
mechanical devices,
structural support, and
properties of materials.
CAT-ASVABScores are
computed through formulas which takes into account the question difficulty and correctness of answer
Raw scores not equal to number of correct answers
AFQT= AR+MK+2(VE), 1989
Shorter test in CAT-ASVAB
ASVAB- General ScienceAir is less dense that water becauseA. It is lighterB. Its molecules are
further apartC. Its molecules are
closer togetherD. It moves more
quickly and easily
100°C is equal toA. 32°FB. 100°FC. 200°FD. 212°F
ASVAB- Arithmetic ReasoningIf the tire of a car rotates at a constant speed of 552 times in one minute, how many times will the tire rotate in half-an-hour?A. 276B. 5,520C. 8,280D. 16,560
One in every 9 people in a town vote for party A. All others vote for party B. How many people vote for party B in a town of 810?
A. 90B. 720C. 801D. 819
ASVAB- Word KnowledgeAntagonize most nearly means
A. embarrass.B. struggle.C. provoke.D. worship.
Wilted most nearly means
A. left.B. limp.C. budding.D. requested.
ASVAB- Paragraph Comprehensionl who enter it with preconceptions of sand and cacti around every bend. It has a look and atmosphere that does not fit the boots-and-saddle image of the state.The author implies that the look and atmosphere of east Texas does NOT resemble that of the
A. marshlands.B. mountains.C. seashore.D. desert.
A thin transparent layer of oxide protects the metal titanium against corrosion. The same thin layer attracts artists interested in making their art with the help of technology. By using heat or electricity, an artist can thicken the oxide layer and thereby turn the metal a range of vivid colors.According to the passage, some artists work with titanium because it
A. is transparent.B. does not corrode.C. generates its own heat.D. can assume a variety of colors.
ASVAB- Mathematics Knowledge=
A. B. 3C. 9D. 12
Length=8 Width=3 Height=4The volume of the brick is
A. 15B. 36C. 44D. 96
ASVAB- Electronics Information
The circuit shown in the diagram contains a battery and two light bulbs. If one light bulb burns out, the other will
A. no longer burn.B. continue to burn.C. flicker on and off.D. burn more brightly.
Because solid state diodes have no filament, they
A. don't work.B. are less efficient than tubes.C. require less operating power.D. require more operating power.
ASVAB- Auto InformationShock absorbers on a car connect the axle to the
A. wheel.B. chassis.C. drive shaft.D. exhaust pipe.
Where does combustion take place?
A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 6
ASVAB- Shop InformationSanding blocks are
used to
A. prevent high spots and ridges on sanded surfaces.B. prevent dirt from collecting on the sandpaper.C. stretch the length of the sandpaper.D. prolong the use of the sandpaper.
The clamp shown is called a
A. bar clamp.B. web clamp.C. spring clamp.D. parallel clamp.
ASVAB- Mechanical Comprehension
Extending the reach of this crane will shift its
A. total weight.B. allowable speed.C. center of gravity.D. center of buoyancy.
In which direction does friction act on this skier?
A. B. C. D.