Raven's+Progressive+Matrices

= The Matrices Test = A matrices test is a non-verbal ‘culture fair’ multiple choice IQ test, that measures your fluid intelligence (Gf) – your reasoning and problem solving ability. Fluid intelligence is a core component of g – your general intelligence. In each test item, the subject is asked to identify the missing element that completes a pattern of shapes. The patterns are presented in the form of a 4×4, 3×3, or 2×2 matrix, giving the test its name. An example of a matrices test is shown here, from ** Smart-kit.com. **  Because of the simplicity of their use and interpretation, and their independence of language and reading and writing skills, Matrices tests have widespread practical use - as a measure of intelligence in the general population for both adults and children, for job applicants as a psychometric test, for applicants to the armed forces, and for assessing clinical (e.g. Autism) populations. = Matrices Tests Measure Fluid Intelligence (Gf) = ** // Fluid intelligence // **– is the ability to reason and solve problems using new information without relying on previously acquired knowledge and skills. The ability to deal with novelty, to adapt one’s thinking ‘fluidly’ to a new, unfamiliar problem. Fluid intelligence is contrasted with ** // crystallized intelligence // ** which is previously acquired knowledge and skills that have become ‘crystallized’ with experience. Matrices IQ tests measure fluid intelligence. Because there is a high correlation between fluid intelligence and general intelligence (g), matrices tests are often used as a general IQ test – for overall cognitive ability. = Raven Matrices Test = Matrices tests were originally developed by John C. Raven back in 1936. The Matrices are available in three different forms for participants of different ability: “Parallel” forms of the standard and coloured progressive matrices were published in 1998 – to address the problem of the Raven’s Matrices being too well known in the general population.
 * ** Standard Progressive Matrices **: These were the original form of the matrices, first published in 1938. The 60 problems in this test get increasingly difficult, demanding greater cognitive capacity to solve . This test can be taken here (there is a fee on completion).
 * ** Coloured Progressive Matrices **: Designed for children aged 5 through 11 years-of-age, the elderly, and mentally and physically impaired individuals. This test contains questions from the standard matrices, as well as other test items.
 * ** Advanced Progressive Matrices (RAPM) **: The advanced form of the matrices test contains 48 problems. These items are appropriate for adults and adolescents of above-average intelligence.