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ASVAB Interest Inventory Dec. 2 |
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Saturday, 10 October 2009 |
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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) has been scheduled for December 2 from 7:30-10:30 in the media center. The ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupations. It also was originally designed to predict future academic and occupational success in military occupations. Please send interested students to Becky Ayers to register and receive a handbook. It will be available for 11-12th graders. Its free.
THE EIGHT ASVAB TEST AREAS ARE
- General Science
A 25-item test measuring knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science
- Arithmetic Reasoning
A 30-item test measuring ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems
- Word Knowledge
A 35-item test measuring ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms
- Paragraph Comprehension
A 15-item test measuring ability to obtain information from written material
- Mathematics Knowledge
A 25-item test measuring knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications
- Electronics Information
A 20-item test measuring knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems
- Auto and Shop Information
A 25-item test measuring knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop practices
- Mechanical Comprehension
A 25-item test measuring knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials
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