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    Mechanical, Spatial & Abstract Reasoning
    Mechanical, Spatial & Abstract Reasoning
    Mechanical, Spatial & Abstract Reasoning
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    Mechanical, Spatial & Abstract Reasoning

    By Craig Mackellar

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    This text provides an overview of key principles relating to mechanical, spatial and abstract thought.

    The aim is to facilitate the following learning outcomes.

    + Identify individual elements within a group of elements;

    + Identify a rule connecting a set of figures;

    + Complete a number of test questions by applying a rule connecting a set of figures;

    + Apply techniques aimed at increasing the speed at which logical rules are generated (the faster a person generates solutions, the higher the probability of a correct answer—in a given period of time);

    + Increase the number of elements a person can keep track of in responding to an item (span capacity). Someone with a larger span capacity than someone else can take into account more figures without making errors and hence has a larger probability of a correct answer.

    Mechanical, Spatial and Abstract Reasoning ability is a key element in identifying aspects of person’s general intelligence. That is why the vast majority of psychometric tests will have a component that relates to abstract and spatial reasoning.

    This ebook will provide a measure of eductive ability or fluid intelligence which is relatively independent of specific learning acquired in a particular cultural or educational context.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVivid Publishing
    Release dateJul 9, 2015
    ISBN9781925209358
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      Mechanical, Spatial & Abstract Reasoning - Craig Mackellar

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      Preface

      A note from the author

      The specific industry skills identified as essential for entry into the various emergency services can be elusive for many people. Yet, the skills required to demonstrate a sound aptitude for learning are inherent in us all. What often remains dormant is the commitment to take on a challenge. It is the challenge and commitment that inspires people to do great things.

      I have heard people say that you cannot prepare for these types of tests but that is simply not true. You can learn strategies and techniques to apply to these types of tests and actually score higher than you would have done without any preparation.

      In most cases where an applicant has failed a general ability test or physical assessment, they were unprepared.

      People’s literacy and numeric skills, test taking skills, behavioural skills as well as fitness level, all diminish through lack of use or practice. Many adults, especially adults of indigenous and non-English speaking background, may not have had the opportunity to gain the skills, such as numerical problem solving and work place English, demanded by industry as pre-requisite for employment.

      This book is not about making you smarter but rather using your intelligence in a better way; being smarter about how you approach abstract problems for example.

      The book provides a generous amount of questions for mechanical, abstract and spatial reasoning. The questions are all very similar to psychometric tests used throughout the world.

      Craig MacKellar

      BA VET (Vocational Educational Development)

      The competitiveness factor

      Selection for that special job or position may be partly based on the highest scores over the entire selection process. This is called norm referencing. We discuss this later on in the book. It may not be good enough to pass in each test area. You may need to be competitive with the front-runners, in all areas.

      Paragon Visual Education’s ‘Mechanical, Spatial and Abstract Reasoning’ book has been developed to help you become super competitive in general aptitude tests involving these disciplines.

      This program will:

      •    Bridge the gap between your existing knowledge and skills; and the skills and knowledge required to meet the selection criteria for the police, ambulance, prison and fire & rescue

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