TOPS–2:A | Test of Problem Solving 2 Adolescent

TOPS–2:A: Test of Problem Solving 2: Adolescent

Assesses critical thinking abilities based on the student’s language strategies using logic and experience.

Publisher

ProEd

Age range

12 to 17.11

Qualification Level

B

Administration Time

40 mins

Subtests

The test is comprised of five subtests (18 written passages) that assess a student’s performance of these skills. The subtests require the student to pay careful attention to, process, and think about what they hear and read; think about problems with a purpose in mind; resist the urge to be impulsive; and express answers verbally.

Subtest A: Making Inferences– The student is asked to give a logical explanation about a situation, combining what he knows or can see with previous experience/background information. Students who do well on this subtest make plausible inferences, predictions, or interpretations.

Subtest B: Determining Solutions– The student is asked to provide a logical solution for some aspect of a situation presented in a passage.

Subtest C: Problem Solving– This subtest requires a student to recognize the problem, think of alternative solutions, evaluate the options, and state an appropriate solution for a given situation. It also includes stating how to avoid specific problems.

Subtest D: Interpreting Perspectives– A student who does well on this subtest will evaluate other points of view in order to make a conclusion.

Subtest E: Transferring Insights– The student is asked to compare analogous situations by using information stated in the passage.

TOPS-2:A: Test of Problem Solving 2: Adolescent Kit

CODE: 34130

Examiner's Manual, Reading Passages Book, and 20 Test Forms

€235.41 Excl.VAT

TOPS-2:A Test Forms 20pk

CODE: 34131

€59.68 Excl.VAT

Pro Ed Qualifications Policy

QUALIFICATION LEVEL A: There are no special qualifications to purchase these products.
QUALIFICATION LEVEL B: Tests may be purchased by individuals with:

A master’s degree in psychology, education, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, or in a field closely related to the intended use of the assessment, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.
OR A degree or license to practice in the healthcare or allied healthcare field.
OR Formal, supervised mental health, speech/language, occupational therapy, social work, counselling, and/or educational training specific to assessing children, or in infant and child development, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.

QUALIFICATION LEVEL C:

Tests with a C qualification require a high level of expertise in test interpretation, and can be purchased by individuals with:

A doctorate degree in psychology, education, or closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the assessment.
OR Licensure or certification to practice in your state in a field related to the purchase.

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