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Raven's Progressive Matrices and
Vocabulary Scales 2003 Ed.
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Australian Standardisation Project
In 2008 Harcourt Assessment will be undertaking an Australian
Standardisation project for
the Raven’s Progressive Matrices. More information on this exciting
development will become available throughout the year.
Introducing Raven’s Progressive Matrices and Vocabulary Scales
Raven’s Progressive Matrices are widely regarded as the world’s leading
tool for measuring
fluid intelligence – the innate problem-solving ability that makes sense
and meaning out of complex or confusing data. When used together with
Raven’s Vocabulary Scales it is possible
to quickly assess the two components of ‘g’ or general intelligence
identified as fluid and crystallised intelligence – providing one of the
best measures of general cognitive ability available.
Measuring Fluid Intelligence with Ravens
Raven’s Progressive Matrices measure fluid intelligence (educative
ability) – the ability to
make sense out of complex data, the ability to perceive new patterns
and
relationships and to forge (largely non-verbal) constructs.
The Matrices are available in three formats;
• Coloured Progressive Matrices (CPM) - for use
with children up to 11 years old
or clients with special needs
• Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) - for use
with the general population
• Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM) - top 20% of
the population and especially useful for management selection
Measuring Crystallised Intelligence with Ravens
Progressive Matrices scores can be supplemented by using Raven’s
Vocabulary Scales to
also measure crystallised intelligence (or reproductive ability)- the
ability to store, process
and utilise a culture’s store of (largely verbal) information and
knowledge.
Though these two abilities frequently work in tandem, they are very
different from each other
and many occupational, educational and clinical settings require both to
be assessed and interpreted.
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