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Purpose
The purpose of the Thomas TST is to provide an indication of the ability of the individual to respond positively to training programs. The score has been described in technical publications as a measure of Fluid Intelligence. The higher the score, the better the individual is likely to be at performing mental tasks accurately and quickly. Results from a TST are given in two forms: a TQ (Training Quotient) score and a percentile rating showing the position of the candidate compared to the general population.
PPA & TST A Vital Partnership
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The TST maintains all the positive attributes of traditional aptitude and IQ assessments. However, unlike their traditional counterparts, the TST has been devised from the knowledge of what makes mental tasks difficult. This allows for the continuous construction of test items of fixed difficulty. Whereas IQ is an education-based indicator, the TST has been developed specifically for the workplace.
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Areas of relevance - Any task where mental visualization is required i.e. logical or practical problem solving, plan/diagram interpretation. Any technical or engineering role, including apprentices and/or trainees. The above could include computer hardware technicians.
Potential Limitations
The following outlines the potential limitations when there are low percentile scores in each of the tests. Low percentile scores in:
1. Perceptual Speed
Likely to be slow and inaccurate Likely to be slow to learn Could be careless May be slow to learn discerning tasks May not spot things that should matter
2. Reasoning
Not a strong problem solver Poor at holding information/thinking Slow to draw conclusions Poor negotiator
Slow to manipulate numbers May be reluctant to handle numbers Likely to lack numerical intuition May have low level mental agility
4. Working memory
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5. Spatial Visualization
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Poor retention of information Poor at sequences Low level concentration span Poor deduction ability Unsuited to high mental workload
Poor at mental visualization Poor at interpreting diagrams/shapes Unsuited to technical and mechanical problem solving
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May need too much time to absorb information Reticent to progress change
FEATURE DETECTION An exercise to measure how quickly and accurately people can carry out simple checking tasks in their head by matching pairs and deciding how many pairs are the same.
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Note: Correct answers are underlined
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REASONING Each question is about who is heavier or lighter of taller or shorter or something else than the next person. Put a circle around the letter beside the correct answer. 1. Easier Example Fred is shorter than Joe Who is taller? (a) Joe (b) Fred 2. More Difficult Trish is lighter than Sue Fran is heavier than Sue. Who is heaviest? (a) Fran (b) Sue (c) Trish
NUMBER SPEED & ACCURACY This is an exercise in how quickly and accurately people carry out simple number takes in their head. Find the highest and the lowest of a set of three numbers. Then decide whether the highest or lowest is further away form the number that remains.
WORKING MEMORY This is an exercise in how quickly and accurately people carry out simple memory tasks in their heads. You need to remember the order of the letters in the alphabet to do this task. Look at a set of three letters in the Alphabet. Then decide which one of the two letters with circles beneath them is further away from the letter in the middle of the order.
Easier M N Q 0 0
Harder D H M 0 0
ORIENTATION This is an exercise on how quickly people can turn shapes around in their heads. The puzzle is to find given blocks of shapes, one above the other, and decide how many pairs are exactly the same shape. You need to rotate the shape without flipping it over to make the pairs.
1. Easier Example
2. More Difficult
PROGRAMME ADMINISTERED PROGRAMME 4 - Executive and management roles, cross functional surveys and graduates
TEST NAME Feature Detection Reasoning Number Skills Working Memory Orientation Overall
DONE 50 10 37 29 21
RIGHT 42 8 35 29 17
PERCENTILE RANKING 90 1 60 60 40 45
FEATURE DETECTION
Feature detection assesses how quickly and accurately a person can check for error and accuracy. It is a general literacy assessment. The following describes how Mr. Sample performed in Feature Detection: * * * * * Top 10% of Norm range Has exceptional perception Almost instantaneously will select and categorise objects, data etc. Outstandingly quick and accurate Able to deal with large quantities of materials
REASONING
Reasoning assessments are most relevant where a role calls for the ability to hold information, solve problems and react quickly to new processes and situations. The following observations describe how Mr. Sample performed in Reasoning: * Very low on the Norm range
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Comprehension skills are well below average Constant support and monitoring is likely to be needed if the job requires verbal reasoning skills May not identify consistency or inconsistency with confidence Does not readily comprehend things, needs time to understand
WORKING MEMORY
Working memory assessments are important in job roles which require information retention and substantial concentration and attention span. The following describes how Mr. Sample performed in Working Memory: * * * * * Top 40% of Norm range Has a good level of general memory Likely to learn new tasks quickly Good level of understanding sequences Very good deductive ability
ORIENTATION
This assessment is most relevant where mental visualisation and practical problem solving are important within the job role. The following observations describe how Mr. Sample performed in Orientation: * * * * * Lower average of Norm range Fair mental visualisation skills Secure in dealing with mechanical and technical logic, may make some errors Good mental energy level but may need regular checks to ensure understanding Fair skills in mental reconstruction, may be a little slower than others
INTERVIEWER NOTES
The following notes are given as a specific reminder to interviewers of some of the principle factors relating to T.S.T. testing as detailed at Thomas T.S.T. training seminars. These points are vital.
1. Chance Levels
Chance levels are indicated by a warning on the screen. It is essential to ask questions to find out reasons for any poor test performance, especially if the other test scores are high. If there are doubts about whether the person has had an adequate understanding of test instructions, then a complete re-test is a possibility provided that such a decision does not give an unfair advantage to someone who is initially a low scorer for other reasons. Alternatively it may be best to assess the candidate on evidence other than that provided by the test programme. In all such cases great care is needed in interpreting the General Training Quotient