Convergent Production (Problem Solving)
Definition: The production of correct answers where a “solution” is something more than mere retrieval; it requires the student to generate an answer from given knowledge and emphasizes achieving a conventionally accepted best answer.
Problem-solving with:
- Figural Units (NFU)
- Symbolic Systems (NSS)
- Symbolic Transformations (NST)
- Symbolic Implications (NSI)
Academic Skill
- Psycho-motor coordination
- Application of numerical facts
- Speed of word recognition
- Form reasoning and logic
Curricular Area
- Writing
- Arithmetic
- Reading
- Mathematics
Strengths if ability is well-developed:
- Neat and careful with details
- Good command of arithmetic processes
- Able to scan data rapidly; excellent for programming
- Able to utilize good reasoning and logic
Consequences if ability is not well-developed:
- May be slow at work requiring coordination of hand and eyes
- Difficulty with “seeing” arithmetic solutions
- Will lose place while reading; skipping words or lines
- Will have difficulty with “thought” problems
Figural
NFU
Clients are asked to replicate a series of shapes.
Clients are asked to replicate a series of shapes.
NSS
Clients are asked to find the missing step in a simple arithmetic equation.
Clients are asked to find the missing step in a simple arithmetic equation.
seMantic
N.A.
Symbolic
NSI
Clients are asked to generate the answer to a symbolic problem based on a key.
Clients are asked to generate the answer to a symbolic problem based on a key.
NST
There are two components to the NST sub-test. In one, clients are asked to find the name of an animal in a sentence.
There are two components to the NST sub-test. In one, clients are asked to find the name of an animal in a sentence.
In the other, clients are asked to take letters in unusual orientations and divide them into individual words.
