Test preparation programs and materials are a big business in the United States and vary widely in cost, content, approach, and effectiveness.
For this assignment, students will answer the questions on page 223 in Chapter 10 in Drummond, Sheperis, and Jones (2016).
- Describe the purpose of the aptitude test.
- Explain the differences between achievement tests and aptitude tests.
- Describe multiple-aptitude test batteries, specialized aptitude tests, admissions tests, and readiness tests.
- Explain some key areas assessed with specialized aptitude tests, such as clerical ability, mechanical ability, and artistic ability.
- Describe admissions tests and explain their purpose.
- Describe the use of readiness tests.
Unit 10 Online Written Assignment Rubric
Instructions & Resources
Students will follow the instructions for their Presentation for Unit 10. The discussion should address the following components in the Grading Rubric:
FO 707: Presentation Unit 10 Grading Rubric
Novice Internship
Entry-Level
Graduate
Test Preparation Program and Material
Discussions
Test preparation programs and materials
are a big business in the United States and
vary widely in cost, content, approach,
and effectiveness. For this assignment,
students will answer the questions on
page 223 in Chapter 10 in Drummond,
Sheperis and Jones (2016).
Responses lacked in detail
or references to readings.
Overview of testing
preparation programs and
materials are insufficiently
described and summarized.
Personal opinion of quality
of program or materials
insufficient scholarly
support (scientific
literature, course texts,
and/or other course
reading) is presented.
Responses to questions
lacked in clarity and
details. Overview of
testing preparation
programs and materials
are somewhat described
and summarized.
Personal opinion of
quality of program or
materials is somewhat
described.
Responses to questions
were clearly written,
complete and referenced.
Overview of testing
preparation programs and
materials are described and
summarized. Personal
opinion of quality of
program or materials is
described.
Responses to
questions were clear,
complete and well
referenced.
Overview of testing
preparation
programs and
materials are
thoroughly described
and summarized.
Personal opinion of
quality of program or
materials is
thoroughly described
and summarized.
20 pts
0-9 pts 10-15 pts 16-18 pts 19-20 pts Total
20 pts