DIFFERENTIAL APTITUDE TESTS FOR GUIDANCE

(DAT FOR GUIDANCE)

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Time 10-30 minutes per subset

Administration Group or individual

Paper & pencil

Scoring Hand scored

Bureau service

Qualification code OC2 Level A

Measures an individual’s capability on a range of aptitude scales

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DAT for Guidance assesses a range of key abilities or aptitudes which are important for

success in different areas of employment. Developed originally for use in providing

guidance over occupationally relevant strengths and weaknesses, DAT for Guidance is an

excellent development tool. Norms are provided for a number of occupations, and include

students in further and higher education as well as adults receiving career guidance.

DAT FOR GUIDANCE ASSESSES THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS:

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• Verbal Reasoning

Understanding, reasoning and applying verbal information

• Numerical Reasoning

Understanding, reasoning and applying numerical information

• Abstract Reasoning

Identifying abstract patterns and solving problems

• Mechanical Reasoning

Understanding, reasoning and applying physical law

• Perceptual speed and accuracy

Quick recognition and understanding of variations in information to be filed or checked

• Language Usage

Effective use of English language

• Spelling

Competent spelling

• Space Relations

Reasoning, forming and dissecting mental 3D models of plans and diagrams.

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