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AchieveWorks Aptitude Assessments

Learn more about getting started with aptitude assessments.

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AchieveWorks® Aptitudes is written for students from 9th to 12th grade. It has eight mini-assessments that use multiple approaches to measure each aptitude

within a set time limit. Three of the aptitudes have two parts that measure different aspects of that aptitude.

After finishing an aptitude mini-assessment, you’ll receive a short report that tells you more about the aptitude, ways to grow, and related careers. When all the mini-assessments are completed you can review a list of best-fit careers based on your

results.


What is an Aptitude?

An aptitude is a readiness to develop and perform in a particular area, shaped by both biology and experience.

That readiness provides a base for more specific skill development in that area.

Example

Fluid Reasoning: the ability to think flexibly, to identify and predict patterns in novel information.

This provides a base for developing skills in scientific research, applying legal precedent to a case, debugging computer code, troubleshooting mechanical problems, and a myriad of other career related skills.

Aptitude Myths

Myth: Aptitudes...

Fact

Are innate or fixed

They can develop and wane.

Level off in the teens

They can develop throughout life.

Are genetic

They are a mix of genetics, time spent, quality of practice, and a want of development.

Are what you like

They tend to be related, but not always.

Layering Aptitudes for Self-Discovery

Aptitudes are three parts:

  • Part predictor of what someone may excel at doing.

  • Part call to action of what someone could explore.

  • Part self-awareness for meaningful career exploration.

Aptitudes should be layered with other assessments for a robust approach to self-discovery.

  • Aptitude assessments show individuals what they could do.

  • Personality and interest assessments reveal what an individual is interested in doing.

  • Skills Confidence assessments indicate what an individual feels comfortable doing.

  • Work Values assessment identify what's important to an individual when working.

Differentiating Assessment Types

  • Aptitude assessments show individuals what they could do.

  • Personality and interest assessments reveal what an individual is interested in doing.

  • Skills Confidence assessments indicate what an individual feels comfortable doing.

  • Work Values assessment identify what's important to an individual when working.


Import Information to Know Before Taking the Aptitude Assessments

Before Taking the Assessments

Before each assessment, students will be shown three pages of information to consider before they begin. They should review each carefully before starting an assessment.

  1. Instructions - Each assessment will give instructions on how a student should complete the assessment along with any timing instructions.

  2. Example Questions - Each assessment will give example questions of what a student will expect to see.

  3. READ BEFORE STARTING - Students should read carefully before they begin the assessment.

During the Assessments

Students should complete as much of each assessment as they can before the time expires or they submit their answers.

  1. Do not Submit the assessment until you have completed all that you can.

  2. Keep an eye on the timer at the very bottom of the page, once your allotted time expires, the assessment will end.


Available Aptitude Assessments

There are eight aptitude assessments:

Computation

13 min

The ability to perform basic math calculations quickly and accurately.

Fluid Reasoning

9 min + 14 min

The ability to think flexibly in order to recognize and predict patterns in information.

Logic

20 min

The ability to solve complex problems through deductive reasoning.

Mathematical Reasoning

20 min

The ability to identify relevant information and select appropriate

methods to find a solution.

Memory

5 min + 8 min

The ability to identify and retain important pieces of information quickly and accurately.

Processing Speed

5 min + 6 min

The ability to detect and recognize important information.

Spatial

11 min

The ability to visualize, rotate, fold, and otherwise manipulate

shapes and figures in one’s mind.

Vocabulary

9 min

The ability to understand and use words effectively.


Reviewing Aptitude Results

Your results will be shown in four parts: Your Current Stage, Why Is this Aptitude Important?, Top Career Paths for this Aptitude, and Your Opportunities for Growth.

  • Your Current Stage

    • Early, Middle and Advanced stages align with each third of a normalized score distribution.

    • Should be treated as a benchmark rather than an end-point.

  • Why Is this Aptitude Important?

  • Top Career Paths for this Aptitude

    • Showcases how aptitudes align to the working world.

  • Your Opportunities for Growth

    • Offers suggestions for how to grow their strengths in an aptitude area.

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