Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (W-GCTA UK)

Measure higher level verbal reasoning abilities

Author/s:

Goodwin Watson and Edward M Glaser, 2002

Administration:

Individual or Group - 50 minutes, Paper & Pencil or On Screen

Qualification code:

OC2

Scoring:

Hand scored, software scored or bureau service

Description:

New developments of the W-GCTA^UK

• New norm groups available
• User Guide  - a guide that includes all of the basics you need to know to use the W-GCTA^UK

(New developments can be found on the right hand side of this page)

The Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal UK (W-GCTA^UK) measures abilities that have clear relevance for the decision-makers in any organisation. This unique test provides an invaluable assessment strategy for human resource professionals and recruitment specialists involved in the selection and development of managerial and professional staff.

New norms are available on the right hand side of this page. The norms include representation from a wide variety of professions such as Accountancy, Security Services, Insurance, Police & Prison Services, Sales, Information Technology, Civil Service and Management Consultants.

The W-GCTA^UK includes problems, statements, arguments and interpretations; processes similar to those encountered on a daily basis in management roles. Five measures of critical thinking contribute to W-GCTA^UK assessment:

• Drawing Inferences
• Recognising Assumptions
• Argument Evaluation
• Deductive Reasoning
• Logical Interpretation.

This test requires consideration of a series of propositions (either an inference, an assumption, a conclusion or an argument) relating to a given statement. The candidate's task is to study each statement and to evaluate how appropriate or valid these propositions are.

The W-GCTA^UK calls for responses to both neutral and controversial items. The controversial items are designed to arouse attitudes, opinions and biases that can interfere with the ability to think critically and refer to political, economic and social issues which frequently provoke strong feelings.

New and existing Watson-Glaser users will benefit from the new norms, improved materials, software scoring, optional online administration and the links with the new Rust Advanced Numerical Reasoning Appraisal (RANRA). This co-norming and close association with RANRA has produced a seamless and demanding appraisal of both higher level verbal and numerical reasoning skills. The high ceiling on both tests make them ideal for selection and development in roles up to senior managerial level.

Use alone or in conjunction with a personality test to strengthen your recruitment decisions and development processes.

W-GCTA^UK Practice Test

A W-GCTA^UK practice test is available in the resources section for holders of the British Psychological Society's Level A Certificate in Occupational Testing. Candidates who are about to take the W-GCTA^UK and require a practice test should contact their test administrator or the organisation for which they are taking the W-GCTA^UK. We only supply test materials to those who hold a Level A Certificate in Occupational Testing from the British Psychological Society.

Bureau Service

We are pleased to offer a bureau service for this product, please contact Sue Overy for details.

Watson-Glaser is also available online. For more information please email talentresources@pearson.com.

Please note that this product is only available to registered users with an OC2 Qualification Code.

What our customers say about Watson-Glaser

The consultants at Rachel Frost Ltd (RFL)  work in partnership with public and health organisations and the private sector to provide executive development and assessment solutions. Rachel says:

"As assessment experts, we are always seeking tests which provide clear measurement and scoring of candidates' abilities for specific capabilities within a role. The Watson-Glaser is very appropriate for roles requiring reasoning abilities and critical thinking across a range of jobs."

 "I can say from experience and the feedback from the organisations we have worked with that using the Watson-Glaser has made a real positive difference to the quality and effectiveness of the management hires.   The instrument certainly identified the people that organisations want to hire to take their businesses forward."