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Wonderlic Test-- Sample Tests

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Reviewed:: Jan 6, 2018 by Psychology

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Overview:: This web page from the Wonderlic Test Sample website offers three sample tests--a 10-question sample test, a 25-question sample test, and a 50-question sample test. Instructors might use this openly available resource in class activities that explore assessment in general (and measures of cognitive ability in particular). NOTE: The Wonderlic Test Sample website communicates an objective to offer "Wonderlic-like sample tests" for "educational and entertainment purposes only." This website is not affiliated with Wonderlic, Inc.
Type of Material:: Assessment Tool
Recommended Uses:: Students would benefit from taking these tests in small groups or on their own, then discussing findings in a group or in class. Class or small group discussion could be used to generate "ideas" on how (or whether) to assess cognitive abilities in prospective employees (no two cognitive assessments are the same), or even to critique types of similar websites for their worth.
Technical Requirements:: Two reviewers successfully accessed the learning object using Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: Students will get experience in using a test like the Wonderlic which tests cognitive ability with a strict time limit. Such tests are commonly used by employers, thus the experience is relevant to employment as well as understanding cognitive testing.
Target Student Population:: The site is useful for undergraduate students in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or any in-depth exploration of employment tests or thinking.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: None.

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Strengths:: • The quizzes include information similar to the Wonderlic and other such tests. • They serve as one example of tests employers are purportedly using to screen the cognitive abilities of future employees before hiring them. • The presented connection to the NFL offers students a creative and engaging opportunity to discuss and explore questions of validity as they relate to employment testing.
Concerns:: • The site author is not overtly noted, and no information is provided on site management/updating.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: • It is very useful that after taking the test, users can view the questions, allowing for a thorough discussion of the questions asked and the implications of a high score.
Concerns:: • The site has not been developed as a teaching tool; therefore, instructors will need to develop learning objectives, assignments, and discussion questions to accompany the use of the site’s quizzes/assessments.

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Strengths:: • The site is easy to use, and visitors can run any of the samples, easily restart, and review them. Being able to use the site without registering makes it easier for classroom use and assignments.
Concerns:: • The website is cluttered with advertising, which creates a considerable distraction.

Other Issues and Comments:: This site provides an interesting way for students to sample "Wonderlic-style" assessments. Instructors will want to be sure to design a well-detailed class activity within which to embed the use of such sample assessments.
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