Perspective
a.
Sentence Completion SC:
each item is a sentence with a word missing. The task is to choose from five given alternatives the word that correctly completes the
sentence. b.
Analogies VA:
The respondent must identify the relationship between two words and then apply the rule governing the relationship by choosing from among 5
possible alternatives a word that shows a similar relationship to another given word.
c.
Similarities VS:
From a group of six words, the task is to choose those two words for which there is a common collective term.
2. The item groups Calculations, Number Series and Numerical Signs are used to assess numerical intelligence.
a.
Calculations CA:
These items require mathematical operations with real numbers. They are presented in a nonverbal manner in order to eliminate as far as
possible any verbal components. b.
Number Series NS:
In each item, a series of numbers formed according to a specific rule are presented. The task in each case is to find the next number in the
series. c.
Numerical Signs SI:
In these items, an equation using rational numbers is presented from which the mathematical operators have been omitted. The items
are solved by choosing correctly from the four basic mathematical operators add, subtract, divide, multiply.
4. The item groups Figure Selection, Cubes and Matrices are used to assess figural- spatial intelligence.
a.
Figure Selection FS:
In each item geometrical shapes are shown, together with some pieces resulting from cutting up one of the shapes. The task is to identify
which of the whole shapes can be produced by fitting together the pieces. b.
Cubes CU:
Pictures of cubes are presented with only 3 of the 6 faces visible. Each item shows one of the original cubes after it has been rotated through space.
The task is to identify which cube has been rotated.
Perspective
c.
Matrices MA:
In each of these items a set of figures arranged according to a particular rule is shown. The task is to choose from a set of possible answers, the
one figure that conforms to this rule.
4. Scoring:
A. The nine task scales can be aggregated in order to get three scales:
Verbal Reasoning
SC+VA+VS,
Numerical Reasoning
CA+NS+SI, and
Figural Reasoning
FS+CU+MA. B. A
Reasoning
total scale is formed by the aggregation of all the nine tasks. When all nine sub-tests are administered, an overall score on reasoning is computed
along with separate scores for each ability area and the subtests within that area.
Methodology
The research was quantitative method. The quantitative method is a research technique that is used to gather quantitative data and information dealing with numbers and anything
that is measurable. Statistics, tables and graphs, are often used to present the results of these methods. Quantitative research focuses in counting and classifying features and constructing
statistical models and figures to explain what is observed. Quantitative inquiries use numerical and statistical processes to answer specific questions.
This research was concerned the result of the profiling test used IST Intelligence Structure Test. This profiling test measures the intelligence and various aspects of special
abilities verbal ability, numeracy, creativity, memory, power shadow space, etc.. Students would be grouped according to the results of the test.
The research took place at Information and Technology Department at Telkom Polytechnic. The participants involved in this research were
424 students
from 3 study program. The participants consist of
121 students from Computer Engineering, 218 students from Information System, and 85 students from Computerization Accountancy program.
The research was conducted from
March 2012 until February 2013
at Telkom Polytechnic Bandung.
Perspective
The current research implemented three data gathering instruments; they were interview, observation, and documentary analysis of IQ test. It was done by conducting the interview
with the deputy director of Academic field, the Head of Information Technology department, and the Lecturers who teach core subjects. It also was done by doing class observation in the
odd semester in 20122013 academic year September 2012 until February 2013. The profiling test was conducted to all of new students of 2012 in September 2012 used as the documentary
analysis. Source of data used in this research was the profiling test used IST as the recommendation in placements the students in each class.
The students were placed in the concept of placements as
1. High Achievers
class
,
for the students who have very high and high in IQ scores.
2. Medium Achievers
class, for the students who have average and below average in IQ scores
3. Low Achievers
class, for the students who have low and very low in IQ scores A pilot study was previously conducted before conducting the research. Pilot study was
defined as a trial run with a few subjects to assess the appropriateness of the data instruments and procedures Ary, Jacobs, Razavieh, 2002. In other words, pilot study was conducted
to know whether the study was feasible and worthwhile to continue. From the piloting, it was found that the instruments were applicable.
In order to ensure the internal validity and reliability, this research used a series of steps proposed by Dillman 2007 to ensure the content and validity of the instrument. This
research used data verification to check the validity of data that used other sources for checking or comparing data. The purpose of data verification was to check the data
validation, therefore the result of this research are real according to the reality and condition in research setting. The process of data verification in this study were by comparing and
confirming the data gathered from one informant to other informant.
Research Results 1.
The Results of Profiling Test
The profiling test with IST has the purpose to determine the ability of each student in term of intelligence quotient, or IQ. It was conducted for 424 students from 3 study program. The
