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.
Utilize the knowledge and resources below to begin using aptitudes with your students.
Aptitude Definition
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 identifies what's important to an individual when working.
Aptitude Assessment Implementation Resources
Download the following resources to get started using aptitudes:
PowerPoint to Show Students Before Aptitude Administration
Aptitude Handbook
Aptitude Lesson Plan
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