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Secondary school admission - technology aptitude test?

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PinotLover · 19/08/2020 12:27

Hi all
Looking at secondary schools, one of our choices has a test that you can choose to do, here is the info on their website....

^Technology Aptitude
You will be able to book your son into a test time slot to attend on XX Date 2020. The test will be computer based (though will not require specific computer skills, other than familiarity with a mouse and keyboard) and is done in groups of up to 50 students.
There will be a 15 minute introduction to the test, and the test itself will take about 40 minutes.
Whilst no previous experience is required in order to take the test, it is expected that applicants wishing to apply under this criterion have a keen interest in technology and would wish to make the most of the opportunities available in these areas should they gain a place at the school. Candidates will be tested for technology aptitude. It will not be a test of technology attainment.^

Has anyone had any experience of these sorts of tests?

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ReadyForActionRyderSir · 23/08/2020 17:41

Bump as in similar position

Meredusoleil · 23/08/2020 20:23

Not exactly the same thing, but dd1 sat a Music aptitude test for a school with performing arts specialism. They take 10% of their cohort based on Music and Drama talent, regardless of distance to the school. She passed with a 'strong aptitude' and was offered a place, which we gave up back in July as one of our higher preference (and more local) schools offered her a place from their waiting list.

It was quite a relaxed test apparently, as they were wanting to assess for future potential rather than what the child had already learnt!

PinotLover · 08/09/2020 10:15

Thanks @Meredusoleil.

Bumping for other experiences....

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