APTITUDE TEST

INTRODUCTION
An aptitude is a component of a competency to do a certain kind of work at a
certain level, which can also be considered ‘’talent’’
Aptitude may be physical or mental
Intelligence is a measure of general ability, aptitude is a special ability

DEFINITION
Aptitude refers to those qualities characterizing a person’s way of behavior which
serve to indicate how well he can learn to meet and solve certain specified kinds of
problems
BINGHAM

MEASUREMENTS OF APTITUDE TEST

 MECHANICAL APTITUDE TEST
 CLERICAL APTITUDE TEST
 MUSICAL APTITUDE TEST
 GRAPHIC ART APTITUDE TEST
 SCHOLADTIC AND PROFESSIONAL APTITUDE TEST

MECHANICAL APTITUDE TEST

These tests are designed to check that how fast the candidate can interpret and
solve problems related to mechanical faults. It comprise of sensory motor,
perception, etc. common tests are :-
A. Minnesola mechanical assembly test
B. SRA mechanical aptitude test
CLERICAL APTITUDE TEST
This test measures the ability of the candidate to notice mistakes. This test is
designed to measure speed and accuracy as well as the eye for it identify the
mistakes
Like mechanical it is also a composition of abilities like; motor, perceptual ability,
etc. e.g minnesola vocational test for clerical workers.

MUSICAL APTITUDE TEST

These test have been devised for discovering musical talent. It includes the
following aspects and tests
A. Discrimination of speech
B. Intensity of loudness
C. Judgement of rhythm
These test are present in the form of phonographic records. The subject sets,
listens, and attempt to discriminate.

GRAPHIC ART APTITUDE TEST

These test have been designed for the talent for graphic art
A. The meier art judgement test
B. Horne art aptitude inventory

SCHOLASTIC AND PROFESSIONAL APTITUDE TEST

This is to help the student for studies of specific courses or profession like
medicines, engineering, law, business management, teaching, etc.
A. Stanford scientific aptitude test
B. Science aptitude test
C. Teaching aptitude test
IMPORTANCE OF APTITUDE TEST
 They are excellent predictors of future scholastic achievement
 They provide ways of comparing a childs performance with that of other
children in the same situation
 They provide a profile of strengths and weakness.
 They assess differences among individuals
 They have uncovered hidden talents in some children, thus improving their
educational opportunities
 They are valuable tools for working with handicapped children
 Group aptitude tests are quick and inexpensive
 Aptitude test are valuable in making program and curricula decisions

USES OF APTITUDE TEST

They are the backbone of the guidance services
 They can be safely used for the purpose of educational and vocational
guidance
 It anticipate future potentialities or capacities of an individual
 An element of counselling
 Self assessment important for every individual