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Testing Times

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3: In the last of his talks about exams
Michael Rosen turns his attention to psychometric testing.
This form of " mind measurement" is thought to have been developed by the Chinese civil service in the Han dynasty over 1,000 years ago. it is now used as a recruitment tool in around 70 per cent of major
British companies. Advocates recommend it as the most effective way to measure aptitude ratherthan attainment. Contributors include Professor Dave Bartram and Dr Mark Parkinson.
Producer Jane Ray Repeated on Saturday at 7.45pm

Contributors

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Michael Rosen
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Professor Dave Bartram
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Dr Mark Parkinson.
Producer:
Jane Ray
Source: Radio Times

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