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ITB-Science
Test for programmes
in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Select the right students for STEM degree programmes
ITB-Science is a psychometric subject-specific test for assessing aptitude to study in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The test can be taken online or offline at the campus or from home via video supervision (proctoring). ITB-Science consists of four modules, each comprising 15 exercises, which have proven successful in predicting academic success.
Duration: 2 hours, 60 exercises.
Languages: English and German
The mean reliability is .83 (Cronbach’s alpha). The prognostic validity of the modules used for academic success in various STEM subjects has been proven in empirical studies.
Why ITB-Science?
- Enables universities to make their own selection process simple, straightforward and efficient.
- An instrument developed according to scientific criteria that predicts academic success.
- Complies with EU data protection rules, which are among the strictest in the world.
Proven test modules for the prediction of study success
Quantitative problems
measures quantitative skills and assumes a basic knowledge of mathematics.
Figural problems
consists of matrices that test reasoning in the figurative domain and general cognitive skills.
Text analysis
measures text comprehension using subject-related texts from the field of study.
Graphs and tables
measures competence in understanding illustrations and diagrams on various topics in the field of study.