Raven's Progressive Matrices Test

Rationale and General Characteristics

The Raven's Test aims to measure intellectual capacity, general mental ability and the G factor, through the comparison of forms and reasoning by analogies.

It is characterized for being a "non-cultural" and non-verbal test, which allows its application to any person regardless of language, educational level or motor ability.

As it does not involve acquired knowledge, it measures the ability to deduce relationships and correlations rather than general culture.

It is an economical and versatile tool that can be administered individually, collectively or even self-administered, with an application time that generally ranges between 30 and 60 minutes.

Scales: General, Colored and Advanced

The test is divided into three scales adapted to different population groups. The General Scale consists of five series (A, B, C, D, E) of 12 items each, increasing in progressive complexity; it is applied to subjects from 12 to 65 years of age.

The Colored Scale contains three series (A, Ab, B) and is designed with color to attract the attention of children from 5 to 11 years old, elderly or cognitively compromised persons.

Finally, the Advanced Scale contains 48 items (series I and II) and is used to assess adolescents and adults with above average intelligence, presenting a higher degree of difficulty.

Summary

The Raven's Test measures general intellectual ability and the G factor by means of visual analogies. It is a "non-cultural" and non-verbal test, universally applicable regardless of language