MyAptitude

Insights and inspiration for ages 13+

MyAptitude is a psychometrically based aptitude test developed with renowned Occupational Psychologist, Dr. Charles Johnson. It gives students valuable insights into the work and careers best suited to their skills and interests. And it helps staff understand students’ academic potential and abilities so they can better advise on next steps.

How does it work?

Designed to take 1:45 hour in total for the standard MyAptitude, including 8 individual tests. Optional additional test (requires 10+ minutes)

Verbal Reasoning

Numerical Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning

2D Spatial Reasoning

3D Spatial Reasoning

Arithmetic Calculation

Working Quickly and Accurately

Spelling

Verbal Reasoning II

(Optional)

*Available in 14 other languages including French, German, Chinese, Spanish

Provides staff with an added means of assessment when matching students with a career area or job.

Allows staff to accurately assess academic potential, for example where a student is joining or applying to join the sixth form.

Because the test is timed it gives an indication of the rate at which a student can work.

Gives staff an accurate gauge of how well newly arrived foreign students will be able to learn in English.

Reveals a student’s aptitude when working in their first language compared with English.

For foreign students thinking of studying in the UK, or newly arrived, we offer Verbal Reasoning in Arabic, Chinese – Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Dutch, English (UK), Welsh, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

Can be integrated with MyCareerChoices and MyUniChoices, which we recommend for maximum benefits.

For Staff

For Students

Revealing their strengths and weaknesses gives students new insights and can provide a valuable morale boost.

Combining MyAptitude with MyCareerChoices enables students to match their aptitudes with career areas under consideration, giving them deeper insights into their potential and capabilities.

Personalised careers report available online or as a downloadable pdf.

The results are presented in percentile scores: i.e. achievement relative to similar students of their age. Speed and accuracy scores are also included.

Try Our Aptitude Test for Free

Explore the MyAptitude experience through our free practice tests. These tests provide a preview of the comprehensive MyAptitude programme, giving you a clear idea of the kinds of questions and challenges they will face. While not identical to the full tests, these practice versions give you an insight into how the programme works.

Before beginning, carefully read the instructions for each section, including the number of questions and the time allowed. This preparation is crucial for maximising the benefits of these practice tests and ensuring you are well-prepared for the full MyAptitude assessment.

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How the Aptitude Test Works

The MyAptitude test is designed to evaluate a range of cognitive abilities through a series of targeted assessments. It includes sections on Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning, among others. Each section tests specific skills such as logical thinking, numerical manipulation, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness. The test is timed, with clear instructions provided for each part, ensuring that students are both challenged and assessed fairly. The results, presented in detailed percentile scores, offer insights into a student’s strengths and integrates with MyCareerChoices and MyUniChoices to highlight potential career pathways, making it an invaluable tool for future academic and professional planning.

Reliability & Validity

The MyAptitude test, part of the MyFutureChoice suite, is grounded in rigorous psychometric research, ensuring both reliability and validity in its assessments. As certified psychological tests approved by the British Psychological Society our programmes adhere to the highest standards of psychological testing. This ensures consistent results across repeated administrations and confirms the test’s ability to predict academic performance and career success accurately. These robust measures demonstrate hour our test are a trustworthy tool for identifying students’ strengths and guiding their educational and career choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an aptitude assessment?

An aptitude assessment is a test designed to measure a person’s abilities in specific areas, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex concepts. These tests evaluate various cognitive skills, helping to identify strengths and potential areas for development.

What are the different types of aptitude tests?

Aptitude tests come in various forms, including Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning. Each type assesses different skills: verbal tests evaluate understanding and interpretation of written information, numerical tests focus on mathematical abilities, abstract reasoning tests assess pattern recognition and logical thinking, and spatial reasoning tests measure the ability to visualize and manipulate objects.

How can aptitude tests help with choosing next academic options?

Aptitude tests can guide students in selecting academic courses and fields of study that align with their aptitude. By highlighting areas where students excel, these assessments combined with our other programmes can suggest suitable subjects for further study, making it easier to decide on A-levels, university courses, or vocational training.

What are the benefits of aptitude testing for choosing a future career?

Aptitude testing offers significant benefits in career planning by identifying a person’s natural abilities and potential. Understanding these strengths can help individuals choose paths that they are likely to find fulfilling and in which they are more likely to succeed. This alignment between abilities and career paths can lead to greater job satisfaction and career success.

What’s the difference between aptitude tests and IQ tests?

Aptitude tests focus on specific skills and abilities, such as numerical reasoning or spatial awareness, and are used to predict success in particular tasks or fields. In contrast, IQ tests aim to measure general intellectual potential across a broad range of cognitive abilities. Aptitude tests are more practical for identifying strengths in specific areas relevant to academic and career decisions.

How can MyFutureChoice help with aptitude testing?

MyFutureChoice offers a range of psychometrically based aptitude tests that are certified by the British Psychological Society and approved as an Associate Member of the CDI. These tests provide reliable and valid assessments of a student’s abilities, helping to identify suitable academic and career pathways. The detailed feedback from MyFutureChoice’s aptitude tests helps students understand their strengths and how they can apply these to their future choices, making it an invaluable tool in educational and career planning.

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Discover how we can help with careers advice and guidance to ensure individuals make better decisions for their own unique career journey. Download our full MyFutureChoice programme overview and see how we can help you.

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Validation

Renowned occupational psychologist Dr Charles Johnson has analysed the results of the MyAptitude tests against the academic statistics of large populations of students in order to verify their effectiveness and accuracy.

For those who would like more in-depth information on the tests, a report on the technical evaluation is available on request. Read more on MyFutureChoice’s assessment philosophy here.

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How we support staff

Accurately interpreting results is key. As well as providing technical manuals and handbooks to accompany testing, we can help staff in two ways:
Interviewing services – where we interpret results and send our experts to your school to give the test feedback.
Where school staff interpret results and give feedback themselves, we offer various levels of training and support services.

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