Abstract Reasoning Test
Overview
The ACER Abstract Reasoning Test assesses student ability to use non-verbal reasoning skills. Such reasoning is widely applicable across the curriculum, and beyond school, and is related to scholastic outcomes. Such items are particularly useful when assessments need to be done independent of language skills.
Abstract items require students to solve problems by hypothesising, identifying and applying patterns and relationships presented in diagrammatic form. Evaluation of evidence is an important element in problem solution.
The program is available at:
- Middle Primary
- Upper Primary/Lower Secondary
- Middle Secondary
There are five levels of testing between middle primary and middle secondary suitable for general population or gifted students.
Tests can be delivered in their own right or can be administered as an adjunct to another program after discussion with ACER consultants.
