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Hard evidence on soft skills.

James J Heckman1, Tim Kautz

  • 1Department of Economics, University of Chicago, 1126 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA ; American Bar Foundation, 750 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611, USA ; University College Dublin, Ireland.

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Achievement tests overlook crucial soft skills like personality and motivation. Developing these skills significantly predicts and causes life success, making them vital for public policy.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Economics
  • Education

Background:

  • Standardized achievement tests are widely used to assess academic performance.
  • Cognitive ability measures like IQ and grades are common metrics for success.
  • Existing assessments may not capture a full spectrum of skills relevant to life outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on what achievement tests measure.
  • To examine the relationship between achievement tests and cognitive abilities.
  • To identify skills missed by achievement tests and their life impact.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent evidence.
  • Analysis of achievement tests' measurement scope.
  • Evaluation of the predictive validity of soft skills.
Keywords:
Achievement testsCognitionIQPersonality

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