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Watson-GlaserTM II Critical Thinking Appraisal (W-G II) Online

The leading test of critical thinking has been upgraded

Author: Goodwin Watson and Edward M Glaser
Year: 2009
Age Range: Adults
Administration Time: 35 mins
Administration Type: Individual or group (online)
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The Watson-Glaser series is the gold standard for measuring critical thinking ability and decision making in
high-potential professionals, new managers, and future leaders. Backed by science and decades of research, the
assessment is used in organisations as a selection and development tool and in academic settings to assess gains
in critical thinking from specific coursework. Watson-Glaser II takes critical thinking and its application in the
workplace to a new level.

New and Improved Items

More contemporary, global, and business relevant items
Better face validity and applicability of items for non-U.S. markets
Questions separate “bright” from “exceptional”
Two new 40-item forms can be administered in approximately the same time as the previous Short Form (total test time is 35 minutes)

New Red Subfactor Model

Critical thinking is organised into an easy-to-interpret 3-factor "RED" model:

Recognise Assumptions: Recognising assumptions in ideas, statements, and strategies
Evaluate Arguments: Evaluating the merit of arguments or information that is presented
Draw Conclusions: Drawing appropriate conclusions based on the evidence available; Brings together Inference,
Deduction, and Interpretation subtests

Watson Glaser Features and Benefits

  • Measures thinking, reasoning, and intelligence
  • Predicts judgment, problem solving, creativity & more
  • Classifies individuals as having low, average, or high critical thinking ability
  • Questions separate “bright” from “exceptional”
     

New Reports (see below to download sample reports)

  1. Profile Report: See the score and some predictive behaviours

  2. Interview Report: A critical thinking-based behavioural interview (questions are standard and score-based)

  3. Development Report: A custom learning & development plan to enhance the individual's critical thinking skills

Prices
 

ITEM PRICE ISBN
WG-II All Three Reports-Form D A$113.30 978 0 15000 512 4
WG-II All Three Reports-Form E A$113.30 978 0 15000 513 1
WG-II Profile & Development Report-Form D A$70.40 978 0 15000 514 8
WG-II Profile & Development Report-Form E A$70.40 978 0 15000 515 5
WG-II Profile & Interview Report-Form D A$52.80 978 0 15000 510 0
WG-II Profile & Interview Report-Form E A$52.80 978 0 15000 511 7
WG-II Profile Report-Form D A$35.20 978 0 15000 508 7
WG-II Profile Report-Form E A$35.20 978 0 15000 509 4


* Forms D and E are parallel forms

 

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excel Watson Glaser II Sample Development Report 3.06 MB
excel Watson Glaser II Sample Interview Report 2.75 MB
excel Watson Glaser II Sample Profile Report 670.40 KB
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