Critical thinking test

Our qualified in-house business psychologists have been developing psychometric tests for over 10 years. They push for innovation and are regular lecturers at Birkbeck, University of London. Our psychologists have developed advanced expertise in the latest psychometric methods including item response theory including the Rash model. Our expertise means we are often used by other psychometric test publishers to help them build or improve their psychometric assessments. By working with Test Partnership you get industry-recognised expertise from qualified business psychologists.

Our psychologists use the latest psychometric test models including item response theory (IRT) to ensure accurate test scores. Our assessments have industry-leading reliability and validity properties, so you can have confidence in the outcomes. The results you get from our assessments have been demonstrated through research to be highly accurate which means you get actionable insights into your candidates' performance. By working with Test Partnership you get confidence in your data.

All our assessments have robust evidence to prove they do not adversely affect protected groups. Our test development process includes trialling our questions on tens of thousands of participants from mixed backgrounds, and our research shows 'Cohens d' effect sizes better than industry best-practice. You can use our assessments safe in the knowledge that they are fair and inclusive.

Research, including large meta studies, has repeatedly shown that cognitive ability is the strongest predictor of workplace performance (Schmidt & Hunter, 1998). To find the best employees you need to assess for cognitive ability, and Test Partnership assessments accurately measure cognitive ability at every level. Cognitive ability correlates with job performance better than any other indicator including interviews, past experience, and degree classification. By using our ability tests, you can confidently identify the best candidates and predict future success.

Critical thinking tests are essential for roles in problem-solving, decision-making, and complex analysis, such as managers, analysts, and many other professions. They are valuable across diverse industries, including healthcare, law, engineering, and research, as they necessitate sound judgment and reasoning.

Critical thinking tests provide valuable insights but aren't infallible. Their accuracy depends on test quality, relevance to the job, and how well candidates perform under test conditions. Properly designed tests, like ours, administered fairly, can help assess critical thinking abilities effectively.

Bias in critical thinking tests can exist if the tests are not carefully designed and validated. Our tests have been shown to be fair and culturally unbiased.

Using critical thinking tests in the hiring process is crucial because they help identify candidates with strong problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and analytical thinking, ensuring you select individuals who can thrive in complex roles and contribute to your organisation's success. These tests provide objective data to supplement interviews, reducing hiring bias and improving overall hiring decisions.