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|project_title=Mental Attributes Profiling System | |||
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|description=The Mental Attributes Profiling System (MAPS) is a language independent screening test, i.e., relies on cognitive rather than language-based measures, capable of predicting children at risk (possible dyslexics) and equipping teachers with a profile of their mental abilities so as to design personalized remediation programs. | |||
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The MAPS (Mental Attributes Profiling System) cognitive test is a battery of more than 12 validated computer-based video-game-like tests that assess the learning abilities of pre-elementary and elementary age school children. The non-verbal group consists of language-independent tests. Snap shots of three tests are shown in Fig. 1. | The MAPS (Mental Attributes Profiling System) cognitive test is a battery of more than 12 validated computer-based video-game-like tests that assess the learning abilities of pre-elementary and elementary age school children. The non-verbal group consists of language-independent tests. Snap shots of three tests are shown in Fig. 1. | ||
Fig. 1. Examples of three out of the 8 interfaces used in the study reported here to evaluate non-verbal mental attributes. Categorization ability (left) orientation (center) and navigation (right). | Fig. 1. Examples of three out of the 8 interfaces used in the study reported here to evaluate non-verbal mental attributes. Categorization ability (left) orientation (center) and navigation (right). | ||
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Modeled using the popular “Find the differences” game, this test presents three pictures very similar to one another and one that must be matched. The exercise is repeated four times with four different pictures. The total number of correct responses is used as an index of visual discrimination. | Modeled using the popular “Find the differences” game, this test presents three pictures very similar to one another and one that must be matched. The exercise is repeated four times with four different pictures. The total number of correct responses is used as an index of visual discrimination. | ||
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