CRITICAL REASONING TEST BATTERY

Purpose	Assess high level critical reasoning ability
For	Graduate & management calibre adults
Qualification	Level A
Duration	50 minutes + administration time
Report	Sample Report

Providing a detailed and accurate measure of critical reasoning this battery consists of two tests bound in one booklet: the Verbal Critical Reasoning (VCR1) and Numerical Critical Reasoning (NCR1) tests. Specifically designed for management assessment the stem passages and tables, which form the basis of these critical reasoning tests, have been designed to reflect current, real world issues; thus avoiding the artificiality of some test formats.

Who is the CRTB for?

The VCR1 and NCR1 have been developed for potential high calibre staff of graduate ability or above. Appropriate for graduate recruitment and senior management assessment, these tests can be used to identify management potential and for further training and development needs. In addition, they are ideal for assessing those of graduate ability or equivalent to ensure that they have the required level of verbal and numerical ability.

Advantages

Quicker than most other critical reasoning tests to complete, the Critical Test Battery can be administered on-screen using GeneSys or in pencil-and-paper format in under an hour. In either case the test results are scored and normed through the software, immediately producing a profile against the desired norm group. Consisting of tasks which are much closer to typical management functions than most traditional reasoning test items, the VCR1 and NCR1 are ideal for selecting and developing high calibre managerial and technical staff.

The tests

Verbal Critical Reasoning (VCR1) This test directly assesses the ability to understand semi-technical reports and accurately draw logical conclusions and inferences from such written information. Consequently, it forms a key assessment device for all managerial and professional jobs which require quick and reliable interpretation of written reports and appropriate decision making.
Numerical Critical Reasoning (NCR1) This test directly measures the ability to understand and critically evaluate a wide range of numerical information presented in tabular form, and accurately use this information in a logical way. Consequently, it forms a key assessment device for all managerial and technical positions which require a detailed understanding of financial, numerical and statistical data.

Reports for CRTB

Decision-maker and candidate feedback reports are provided for CRTB. Profiles in decision-maker reports present raw score, number of items attempted, sten and percentile ranks against a choice of normative samples.