Understanding Verbal and Non-Verbal Tests
Verbal and non-verbal tests serve different purposes in assessing intelligence and skills. Non-verbal tests utilize images and diagrams to measure reasoning abilities without requiring reading or writing. Verbal tests, on the other hand, assess language-based skills through reading, writing, or oral communication. Examples and distinctions between the two types of tests are provided, highlighting their unique characteristics and applications.
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VERBAL TESTS types purpose
CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS test HIERARCHY ability personality aptitude achievem ent Adjustme nt Attitude Character interest intelligen ce Non- Verbal VERBAL
To understand verbal test first of all we should know about non-verbal tests Non-verbal tests: in non-verbal intelligence tests the items are expressed by material, i.e. pictures, diagrams, line drawing, pattern etc. Reading and writing are not required. but these tests make extensive use of pictures, diagrams, objects to measure intelligence, reasoning and other skills .
FOR EXAMPLE:- Choose the figure which is different from the rest. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Verbal test In verbal intelligence test the items are expressed in language form. The form of language may be reading, writing or oral communication. Most 0f the school tests are verbal because school stress verbal ability.
Examples of verbal test class tests, mid term, final term, annual examinations. Competitive exams e.g. CSS, PMS. Screening test. Admission/entry tests.
What is the difference between verbal and non-verbal test ????
Difference between verbal and non verbal tests Verbal tests Non-verbal tests These tests do not require the use of language to respond to the test items. Reading and writing are not required. There are extensive use of pictures, diagrams, objects etc. verbal tests require the use of language to answer the test items. Reading and writing are required.
Types of verbal tests 1. Analogy test 2. Jumbled words/sentences 3. General knowledge test 4. Coding and decoding test 5. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) 6. Synonyms /antonyms
Purposes of verbal tests 1. Admission of students to school/college. 2. Evaluate the power of reading, writing, comprehension, critical thinking, analysis and synthesis. 3. Classification of students. 4. Selection of students to different courses.
5. Detection of inferior and superior intelligence. 6. Award of scholarship/promotion/ grading. 7. VERBAL TESTS provide us reliable, stable, and valid type of evaluation.