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TMA Ability > at academic and vocational level
One part of successfully choosing the best candidate for a position is knowing what level of abilities the candidate will bring to the job. TMA Ability is designed to integrate six different ability tests, a feature that is unique to our system. Depending upon the requirements of the position and the time available for testing, a candidate may be given any combination of these tests.
The various Ability analyses are divided into two categories:
1. The analyses for logical reasoning predominantly focus on so called fluid and crystallized intelligence.
2. The skill analyses predominantly focus on particular skills and areas of knowledge.
You can choose which Ability analyses to offer, depending on the position for which you have candidates assessed.
Analyses can be assessed at academic and vocational level.
Logico-spatial perception:
Logico-spatial
perception means the ability to see patterns and structure in figures
and shapes that are sequenced in a logical order. This ability is measured,
for instance, by virtually rotating figures, or determining the correct figure
in a frame. The Analysis for Logico-spatial perception consists of 15 questions.
Every question consists of a series of figures, or a matrix, that is sequenced
in a logical order which the candidate needs to determine.
Depending on the question, the candidate either needs to
determine which figure fits in the space marked with a question mark
or which figure does not fit in the sequence.
Logico-numeral perception:
The Logico-numeral perception Analysis consists of 39 numerical calculations
with five alternative answers each. The calculations consist of additions,
subtractions, multiplications and divisions. The analysis is restricted to a specified time limit.
The calculations begin at an easy level and become gradually more difficult.
The analysis measures numerical perception on the one hand and calculating numbers on the other.
It is particularly useful for positions that involve calculations, and where meticulosity is required.
Logico-linguistic perception:
The analysis for Logico-linguistic perception
consists of 20 questions. Every question consists of two words relating to each other in a certain logical manner.
The candidate is given a word that relates to another word in the same logical manner as the first word pair.
With such linguistic analogies the candidate’s ability is measured to understand language
and use it for logical reasoning. Recognizing linguistic analogies under time pressure
is an indicator for good logico-linguistic perception. A candidate’s vocabulary does
play a role in this analysis but since the words themselves are relatively simple,
it is possible for candidates with a limited vocabulary to find the correct answer through
logical reasoning. Like the Logico-numeral analysis, this analysis is particularly for
activities that require abstract thinking and analytical problem solving skills.
Technical perception:
The Technical perception analysis
consists of 15 questions and measures the extent in which a candidate is able to
solve technical or physical problems under time pressure.
This analysis is specifically designed for technical positions,
for instance in construction or in the army.
Examining:
The Examining analysis consists of 100 pairs
of random combinations of numbers and letters (e.g. LSDDPASD – LSDPPASD).
The candidate has to indicate whether both combinations are the same.
The analysis is restricted to four minutes. Apart from fastness,
the Examining analysis also measures meticulosity, and particularly
the ability to work meticulously under time pressure.
Mathematical skills:
The Mathematical skills
analysis consists of 26 series of numbers sequenced according to a certain
logical pattern. The systematic sequence in a series of numbers can be based on addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division. Sometimes two or three of these are used in one sequence.
Every series must be extended by one number. This means that the candidate has to select
one answers for every question. This analysis focuses both on a candidate’s fluid and crystallized
intelligence. The results are an indicator for activities in which numeral perception, abstract
thinking, analytical skills are required. This involves positions in the fields of research,
analysis and management.