Assessment of Nonverbal Contextual Reasoning (ANCR)
Author: Carl Romstad
Purpose: Assess the abilities to process information, reason, and problem solve in real-world contexts and situations.
Ages: 5 – 18 years
Format: Completely Digital
Administration: Individual
Administration Time: 35 minutes
Scores: 2 composite; 4 subtests
Publish Date: Fall 2024
| Qualification Level: | B | Click For Qualification Level Information |
Description
The Assessment of Nonverbal Contextual Reasoning (ANCR) is a standardized, norm-referenced scale designed to assess contextual reasoning, a practical, informal type of reasoning and problem-solving that is usually not included in formal measures of reasoning.
Features and Benefits
- Has an optional two-subtest screener
- Assesses a form of reasoning that is not abstract.
- Provides an important perspective on the reasoning abilities of diverse populations.
- Examinees from different races and ethnicities perform equally well on the ANCR.
- Examinees from families with different parent education levels perform equally well on the ANCR.
Areas Assessed
- Contextual Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Informal Reasoning
Contextual Reasoning: The Overlooked Form of Reasoning in Diverse Populations
Free Webinar with Milton Dehn and Carl Romstad
Format: On-Demand Pre-Recorded Webinar
Recorded Live: May 2024
Price: Free
Description
The reasoning abilities of some diverse populations are often underestimated because of the traditional emphasis on abstract reasoning when assessing students who are struggling with academic learning. This presentation will explain contextual reasoning and the roles it plays in academic learning and daily life, followed by an introduction to a new standardized scale designed to measure contextual reasoning.
| Assessment of Nonverbal Contextual Reasoning (ANCR) Pricing | ||
| ANCRKIT | Assessment of Nonverbal Contextual Reasoning Introductory Kit | $295.00 |
| Includes one-time account setup and licensing fee, PDF manual, 50 test administration credits, and 50 report credits (credits do not expire). | ||
| ANCR25CR | 25 Administration and Report Credits For The ANCR | $75.00 |
| ANCR100CR | 100 Administration and Report Credits For The ANCR | $250.00 |
