ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

Cognitive Measures

The Eduquity Cognitive tests are based on Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of Intelligence and Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of human intelligence consists of three subtheories: A componential subtheory that relates intelligence to the internal world of the individual; a contextual subtheory that relates intelligence to the external world of the individual; and experiential subtheory that applies to both the internal and external environments.

Howard Gardner suggested that each individual possesses at least seven relatively independent mental abilities or intelligences. Core operations are among the eight criteria he uses to evaluate one or another candidate's intelligence. According to his definition, a core operation is a basic information processing mechanism--basically, something (like a neural network) in the brain that takes a particular kind of input or information and processes it.

Non-Cognitive Measures

The Emotional Intelligence theory of Meyer and Salovey, popularized by Daniel Goleman and the Trait based Factor Analytical theory of Raymond Cattel based on the 16 PF and the Pin Point Inventory are the theoretical basis for our non-cognitive tests.

Daniel Goleman defines EI as 'the ability to monitor one's own and others' emotions, to discriminate among them, and to use the information to guide one's thinking and actions.

This eclectic approach has been applied to our competency based assessment model, as affective and cognitive behavior are an integrally intertwined part of all behavior at the work place and otherwise.