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Training for critical thinking has become an increasing focus in mathematics, engineering, computer science and technological disciplines. Excellence starts with enrolling the best students and educating them to become the best professionals and graduates possible. Deans of Engineering, Computer Science, Technology and Mathematics are adopting Insight Assessment world class testing tools so that their admissions programs can identify candidates in their applicant pool who have the strongest critical thinking skills and the desire to apply those skills. These candidates have outstanding potential to learn and to achieve to the maximum their talent permits.

Faculty are also using Insight Assessment research-based critical thinking measurement tools to quickly and easily document the critical thinking of prospective or current undergraduate and graduate students. The data gathered with these tools are valuable for admissions purposes, educational research, accreditation, learning outcomes assessment and program evaluation.

Thinking well is the key to effective problem solving and decision making. The ability to think beyond the calculations to understand the applications of calculations is highly valued.  Insight Assessment provides a comprehensive range of critical thinking tests. Each has been calibrated to measure the reasoning skills and habits of mind of targeted students. 

  • The California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST) is being used worldwide to provide valid, objective and reliable measures of the core reasoning and critical thinking skill of undergraduate and graduate students. The CCTST has been proven to predict strength in critical thinking in authentic problem situations.  
  • Strong quantitative reasoning skills are required for success in scientific, mathematic and engineering fields: The Quant Q has been designed to measure quantitative reasoning integrated with critical thinking.  

Insight  Assessment tests of critical thinking skills rely on case-based scenarios to provide objective, valid and reliable standardized measures of these essential problem solving and decision making skills. Our cost-effective testing tools can be normed to comparable undergraduate or graduate programs. Assessment solutions are available through on-line testing or paper-and-pencil testing. If you would like to discuss your testing needs or to learn more about our products, please use the Contact Us Form below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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