Psychological Test Services Marisa Bellamy 04 802 1399

Psychological Test Services Marisa Bellamy 04 802 1399 marisa. bellamy@nzcer. org. nz

Psychological Test Services (PTS) Background • Operating for more than 35 years • Originated from school need • Focus extended beyond schools and education • Today: Education, Psychology and Human Resources 22/02/2021 2

Assessments • • • Behaviour Career Guidance General Ability Gifted Literacy Mathematics Science Self Concept Specific Learning Difficulties Speech Language Spelling 22/02/2021 3

Assessments York Assessment of Reading for Comprehension (YARC) 22/02/2021 4

Assessments Education Catalogue: nzcer. org. nz/pts/educational-tests Group discussion: • What are some common referrals that your cluster receives? • What types of assessments could be useful for your cluster? 22/02/2021 5

RTLB are the Experts PTS Advice Includes: • Psychometric Properties • Mental Measurements Yearbook Reviews • Test Suppliers and Publishers 22/02/2021 6

Registration Why do I need to Register? How do I Register? NZCER Registration Levels Test User Responsibilities and Ethical Test Use 22/02/2021 7

PTS Registration Levels Clinical Psychology Educational Psychology Organisational Psychology Level A Level B Level C 22/02/2021 8

Take Home Message Contact us anytime: • • • Advice Training Registration Research Test Library 22/02/2021 9