Day 35 Assignment

RSPM- Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices

Raven’s matrices is a nonverbal ability test used to assess abstract reasoning. The test is
progressive in the sense that questions get harder as the test progresses. The task is to
determine the missing element in a pattern which is generally presented in the form of a
matrix, hence the name Raven’s matrices.
The tests were originally developed by John C. Raven in 19361 and are currently licensed
by Pearson PLC. Here is an example of the format used.

here are three forms intended for respondents of different abilities. The tests can be
administered from the age of five all the way up to elderly. These three tests are:
Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices
This is the original test published in 1938. All questions were black patterns on a white
background. There were 60 questions arranged over five sets, within each set the items
were presented in increasing (progressive) difficulty.
Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices
These matrices were designed for people with general lower ability because of age (old,
young) of mentally impaired. It contains the two first sets from the Standard Matrices with an
additional set of 12 items inserted in between the two. Questions however were primarily
presented on a colored background to make them visually stimulating.
Raven’s Advanced Progressive Matrices
The advanced form of the matrices more items (48), presented as one set of 12 (set I), and
another of 36 (set II). Items are presented in black on a white background similar to the
standard version, and also becomes increasingly difficult throughout the test. These items
are suitable for adults and adolescents of above-average intelligence. You can take a free
abstract reasoning test to get a taste of what such a test is about.

Age Limit - Appropriate for ages 8-65,

Test - Patterns are arranged in order of increasing difficulty. The test is untimed but
generally takes 15-45 minutes and results in a raw score which is then converted to a
percentile ranking. The test can be given to hearing and speech-impaired children, as well
as non-English speakers.
Uses –
Raven's Progressive Matrices are used within educational, occupational, and clinical settings
throughout the world. Possibly the most important uses are in research into the nature,
development, and correlates of human abilities.
The tests measure the two main components of general intellectual ability.
The Progressive Matrices measure "Eductive" ability. The term comes from the Latin root
"educere", meaning "to draw out". It thus refers to the ability to make sense of complex
situations, to draw meaning out of confusion, to perceive clearly and form orderly
judgements.
The Vocabulary Scales measure "Reproductive" ability - the ability to store and reproduce
information reflecting a culture's common pool of knowledge. These two components are
reasonably distinct, have different genetic and environmental origins, and predict different
types of contributions to life in the community and workplace.
Raven's tests have various uses, either together, separately or as part of a custom made
battery of tests. Used together, the two tests provide almost all the useful information that
can be obtained from a full-length "intelligence" test. Because the test booklets are reusable,
the Raven's Progressive Matrices and Vocabulary Scales are the most cost-effective
measures of general cognitive ability available. New computerized versions of the tests also
enhance the effectiveness of the tests. They can be used to:
Identify more effective operatives, supervisors, professionals, business people,
entrepreneurs, managers and administrators -
 Predict children's and adult's success in training and educational programs.
 Identify neuropsychological damage
 Carry out research involving ethnic and cultural groups.