LIST OF NEW STANDARDIZED TESTS NAME OF TEST DESCRIPTION BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version (EQi:YV) Based on the BarOn model of emotional intelligence, the EQ-i:YV™ measures the level of emotional and social functioning in children and adolescents. It can be used by psychologists, school counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists to identify a child’s strong and weak areas and help develop the skills needed for academic, personal, and social success. BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory: Adult Version (EQi:S) Based on the BarOn model of emotional intelligence, the EQ-i:YV™ measures the level of emotional and social functioning in children and adolescents. It can be used by psychologists, school counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists to identify a child’s strong and weak areas and help develop the skills needed for academic, personal, and social success. Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) The Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT) is a multiple aptitude test battery designed to measure Grades 7-12 students' and some adults' ability to learn or to succeed in selected areas. (Verbal reasoning, Numerical ability, Abstract reasoning, Mechanical reasoning, Language usage) INTENDED DEPARTMENT AGE RANGE 7 - 18 years old Junior High School Department Senior High School Department And College Department Junior High School Department And Senior High School Department 16 years old - Adult 14 - 65 years old Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test 2nd Edition Quickly assess the intellectual ability of adults in institutional settings, such as prisons, group homes, rehabilitation clinics, or mental health centers. Junior High School Department And Senior High School Department 4 – 90 years old Estimate an individual’s verbal versus nonverbal intelligence. Re-evaluate the intellectual status of a child or adult who previously received thorough cognitive assessment. Identify students who may benefit from enrichment or gifted programs. Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI) The VPI consists of 160 occupations representing the six personality types in the RIASEC theory of personality as well as five additional dimensions. The theory states that people search for work environments similar to their personalities. VPI users decide if they like or dislike each of the occupations. The VPI parallels other Holland instruments that match user interests to occupations. The Manual provides the most current research. Junior High School Department And Senior High School Department 14 - 65 years old Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults (SATA) The SATA measures scholastic competence using nine subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Nonverbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Math Calculation, Math Application, Writing Mechanics, and Writing Composition. College Department 16 - 70 years old College Adjustment Scale (CAS) This 108-item rating scale is designed to identify college students who are experiencing psychological and adjustment problems. The CAS includes nine scales: Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Abuse, Self-Esteem Problems, Interpersonal Problems, Family Problems, Academic Problems, and Career Problems. *17 - 30 years old College Department 17 - 30 years old DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS NAME OF TEST DESCRIPTION AGE RANGE Slosson Intelligence Test – 4TH Edition Measures crystallized verbal intelligence verbally, making it ideal for those with visual impairments, blind individuals or with reading disabilities. 4- 65 years old Shipley - 2 Provides a brief yet robust measure of crystallized and fluid cognitive ability, generating a quick estimate of overall cognitive functioning and impairment. 7 – 89 years old Test of Non-verbal Intelligence Test 4th Edition Test of Nonverbal Intelligence Fourth Edition (TONI-4) is a languagefree test, ideal for evaluating those with questionable or limited language abilities and motor abilities. 6 – 89 years old