Raven's Progressive Matrices
APM vs. SPM
Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM)
- Differentiates between people at the high end of intellectual ability
- Commonly used for senior management positions and high level individual contributor positions (especially technical positions)
Examples: software engineer; director level positions
Standard Progressive Matrices (and SPM Plus)
- Commonly used for supervisory/entry level management positions and mid-level individual contributor positions
Examples: front line supervisor; purchasing agent
