THE MICHIGAN DAILY .... ichigan S Adopt* Aptitude Test Plan "When reliable tests are worked out HIGHWAY COURSES they will certainly aid men and women PROVING POPULAR in choosing professions. If this Uni- versity is divided into a Junior and Senior college I believe they can be (Continued from Page One) given to advantage in the former feet of laboratory floor space~ in addi- place." tion to offices and computing rooms, The tests given last year in the and is equipped with the necessary Engineering college to first year men apparatus for testing paving brick, F. .4 1...,J- L7.. - - tn n k1-.l arnnrl..-..-r 1 LI - A- highway construction and mainten- ance. In addition the Davis Library of Highway Engineering, and High- way Transport is open and available at all times. Containing all authorita- tive books, reports and periodicals in its specialized, field, it constitutes the most complete collection of literature on these subjects which is available in America. (By William W. Ottaway) Tests to determine the professional aptitudes of students may be brought into use by the University of Michi- gan in the near future. The tests are now a part of the system of several American universities, including Pennsylvania and Columbia. Mem- bers of the faculty of both the Lit- erary and Engineering colleges, of this University, are of the opinion that the tests may ultimately be adopted here. The tests are a subject of much discussion throughout the United States. Many large concerns are employing them to select their forces and finding them highly satis- factory, while other firms have dis- continued their use. Men prominent on the faculty of this University while adhitting their value to a certain extent, are divided as to whether a true result of- the stu- dent's capacity in a certain profes- sion may be obtained through the medium of the tests because of the presence in the individual taking the tests, of certain qualities. Not Satisfactory, Declares These qualities, according to Dr.' Henry F. Adams of the Psychology de- partment, enter into the result of the tests to such an extent that they do not reflect the student's professional aptitude, and therefore can not be sat- isfactory. He states that no tests have been devised as yet which will test the above qualities, but when they are invented, a true test may be made. "The intelligence test," he said, "shows the mental level of the occu- pation in which the student stands the best chance for success, although the particular vocation may not be determined. The application of these tests to the student is by analogy. The test in which those who are mostl efficient get the best marks and those who are least efficient get the worst marks becomes the test for that par- ticular job. The tests take a long time to give and to grade. It is to be hoped that some will be devised in the near future which will be more advantageous for selecting the indi- vidual for the particular job. Tests devised so far give only the student's mentality. They do not take into ac- count his mental, emotional, and voli- tional qualities. Tests must measure that side of a person's nature." Dr. Adams stated that few indus- tries in America use these tests in the selection of a working force. Marshal Field and company employed them for a time to secus salesper- sons, but later gave up the system as, unsatisfactory. The Winchester Arms company got the same results. The Packard Motor Car company after a time discontinued the useof the tests for the seletion of stenographers. Men themselves will not take time to undergo tests for which they receive no recompense. , Used in Army "The army tests," said Dr. Adams, "concerned themselves with the in- dividual who was placed in a group; and the average range of marks for the occupation figured. The men in the highest professions as a general; rule got the best grades, while the lowest grades went to unskilled labor. "In the process of time tests will be devised which will show the in- dividual which profession he is best fitted for. The present tests are un- satisfactory becaues they do not take into account volitional, moral, and emotional qualities." Prof. Henry H. Higbie of the Engi- neering college, prophesies that the tests will be ultimately used in the Engineering college. He has himself devised a test to determine the con- scientiousness of a student taking the mental tests thus removing from the result a quality which hitherto affect- ed it Considerably. He is of the opinion that other quality tests, including those to determine the student's -driv- ing power and interest may be worked out in the near future. "Before many years," stated Pro- fessor Higbie, "I believe the Engi- neering college will use the mental test' to determine the professional aptitude of a student. It is a fine thing, and I heartily approve of it. "The tests given in this college last year to determine the mental advance- ment of first year engineering stu- dents since their graduation from high school brought out too much the alertness and perception of the men. With the inventing-of tests for these qualities, mental tests will be more satisfactory." Determine "Man For Job" Prof. Guy M. .Whipple of the Edu- cational department, is of. the opinion that the tests may determine the man for the jom but not the job for the man. He, too, is positive that per- sonal qualities enter to such an ex- tent that they are biased, but that even with these drawbacks the tests are far from unsatisfactory. "Mental tests," says Professor Whipple, "originated at Carnegie In- stitute with which I was formerly connected. There are many large concerns in the United States using the tests at the present time and find- ing them highly satisfactory. Among the latter are the Equitable Life In- surance company, Kauffman depart- ment stores, Packard Motor Car com- pany, and others." Small beginnings have been made, according to Professor Whipple, to draw up'tests which will give a man's emotional, mental, and volitional qualities. When these tests are made perfect the above qualities will not enter into the results and a profes- sion in which a man may succeed may be determined. "The city of Detroit," said Profes- sor Whipple, "gives tests to all first graders. Children are placed into one of three groups, according to the grade they received in the test. Co- lumbia university gives mental tests to entering students which replace the old examinations in high school subjects." May Be Given Here Registrar Arthur Hall is of the opinion that mental tests are likely to be given here in the future if plans now under consideration for the di- vision of the University into a Junior and a Senior college are- put through. Unless this result is accomplished the tests, he believes, should take place during the final year at preparatory schools. He says: to determine their mental advance- ment since graduation from high school are the subject of much discus- sion among th. University faculty." NEVER Mis sBI HGAMES IS BERT YORK'S MOTTO, (Continued from Page 2) wedge. This was a mass formation, in which one man surrounded by players to push him would attempt to carry the ball through the line. "'An- other play was the revolving wedge. In this formation, the player with the ball would be the center of a group of men whirling about him, they would move forward all the time and when the opportunity offered it- self the player carrying the ball would break away and attempt to penetrate the line./ The 11 men who entered the game at the start, would almost in every instance play throughout the contest unless the coach wished to give the "scrubs" an opportunity. Contrary to the general belief, how- ever, accidents- were fewer in those days than at the present time, ac- cord ng to York. There was also less dissension on a football team 15 or 20 years ago than there is liable to be now. "In those days, a man would con- sider himself fortunate if he earned his "M" in his last year," said York. "He would probably work hard for several years and would look forward to the time when he would b good enough for the Varsity. Now, some players become discouraged if they do not make the Varsity in their first year of eligibility." When asked to name the hardest fought football game ever played by Michigan, York mentioned the game with Nebraska, played in Detroit in 1898. According to York, the best Michi- gan eleven was that of 1902, known as the "point-a-minute" team. It was during this season that Yost earned his title, "Hurry Up." When asked his opinion of Yost,- York said, "In my, opinion, Coach Yost is the best coach that ever breathed. There isn't anything about football that Yost doesn't know. He exerts an influence over his men that is felt in after life and he is a man of splendid character and personal habits. Yost is a gentleman from the word go," concluded York. York also spoke highly of this year's football team and the prospects for next year. "The football team could have won the championship this year with anything like an even break in luck," said York. "If eligible, however, I think we'll have a world beater next year. The Alumni association and the 'M' club have been working hard to secure promising young athletes for Michi- gan, and the results of their work will be evidenced in Michigan athletic teams next year." stone blodk, wood block, rock, sand!, concrete, and other materials ised in I- TODAY'S CHURCH SERVICES ANN ARBOR PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CHAIR CHURCH Cor. Huron and Division Headquarters in, Lane Hall. Classes meet in the "Upper LEONARD A. BARRETT, Room." MINISTER Upper ftom Bible Class Sat-__ urday evenings. University Men's Bible Class Sunday morning. Morning Theme - "The God we Ask for printed circular an- Need Today." pnouncing six courses. Read the Upper Room Bulletin. Dr. Iden's class as usual. THOMAS M. IDEN, Theme for C. E. Service - "The Instructor. ' New Life of China." CHURCH OF CHRIST & Ub reue "iyirod DISCIPLES'4 S ut University Ave. Cor. Catherine and Division Sts. F. P.ARTHUR, PASTOR :---BRev. Henry Tatlock, D.D., Rector 9:30 Ar. M.-Bible School. Rev. Charles T. Webb, Curate Maurice rT'aylor, Supt. 6:30 P. M. - C. E. Wm. Og- den, President. Mr. Arthur gives the last of his 7:35 A. M.-Holy Communion. historical sermons on "The 10:30 A. M. - Morning Prayer Disciples of Christ" Sunday and Sermon by the Rector, morning at 10:30. Subject: "Incomplete Morality." ".Does It Work?" 4:30 P. M. - Evening Seryice Sunday evening subject: "God and Address by the Qurate, Is Just." "A Lesson Forgotten." , FIRST UNIJARIAN CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH State and un Sts. SIDNEY S. ROBINS, Minsiter Huron St., Below State November 28 J. M. WELLS, MINISTER 10 :0A . - "The Discovery 321" East Ann Street of Happiness.1' Happiness is not a state of being but a matter of proper functioning. If it requires forgetting one- self it requires just as much finding oneself. This is a 10:30 A. M. - J. M. Wells will part of what we see in those speak on "A New Ann Arbor." 'who have actually discovered happiness. 11:50 A. M.-Howard R. Chap- 5:45 P. M. -V. P. R. U. Social man wehll speak to the Guild Hour. Class. 6:30 P. M. '- Professor R. W. Sellars: "Other Gods." (See 6:30 P. M. - Guild Meeting. the first Commandment.) ,I F you would know real smoke contentment, just you smoke I a W D C Pipe full of your favorite tobacco. Then you'll know what a real French briar is, and what the Demuth seasoning will do to make it break in sweet and mellow. Ask any good dealer to show you a variety of shapes, then pick yours. WM. DEMUTH & CO.. NEW YORK WORLD'S LARGEST MAKERS OF FINE PIPES ENG. NOTICE- Just Received a Bunch of LOG L GSLI DE RULES Special Price while They Last at the Only STUDENTS' SUPPLY STOR E Ill South University Phone 1160R HIf 11mlll Ii 111l 111111 11111E[Ikll 1111i i [I E11tt l 16 lEX 111011 ll l tii iill iO10fll ti i 111 li 3l 11i G is - Silk Hosery and Underwear ZION LUTHERAN CHURCHU Fifth Ave. and Washington St. REV. E. C. STELLHORN, Pastor 120 Packard Street We specialize in bringing Christ to man and man to Christ. We invite your co- operation. Sunday, November 28 Morning sermon 10:30 (Ger- man) - "Nearing the Goal." Nnl )I '"iII iU J t n t11-M a m oII FIRST METHODIST CHURCH REV. ARTHUR W. STALKER, D.D., Pastor MISS ELLEN W. MORE, Student Director November 28, 1020' 10:30 A. M.-Sermon to Seekers after Truth, by the Pastor. 12:00 M.-Bible School. 6:00 P. MV.-Social Half Hour. 6:30 P. M.-Wesleyan Guild devotional meeting, Mr.,Joyce Stedman, Leader. 7:30 P. M.-Special Musical Program. Evening Program Choir Hymn-"Softly ,Now the Light of Day." Quartette-"Some Sweet Day" (Speaks). Offertory. - Solo-"Out of Heaven" (Cowen). Mrs. Wheeler. Quartette-"Christ, We Do-all Adore Thee" (From the Seven Last Words) (Dubois)A A CORDIAL INVITATION IS EXTENDED TM~ALL STUDE~NTS III jIr~1 1-r-11r[ff -it- iFIIF I i I iiFIIFIIFl l III nui ummunon a i:6 am SEvening sermon at 7:30 (Eng- * I lish) - "What of a Personal DARLING & MALLEAUX Christ" a n CONGREGATIONAL ( 224-226 SOUTH STATE STREET 7 NICKELS ARCADE Ilitlil i ll11_C itl illlill~ l I iliu llu lilllli (Iillllll(11111#!#111111111Il lIIiliI11N#ti #111111#111!#Ii1111G1#! 'llh lilllllilllli lillll111illlil illllll# ESTABLISHED 1889 E B E TRINITY LUTHERAN Let us help to make your rooms - - CHURCH 10:30 A. M.-Mr. Douglas pre cheerful for the winter months. Fifth Ave. and William St. = "MAKING READY FOR CHRI Rev. Lloyd Merl Walick, PAINTING PAPERHANGING CALSOMINING lPastor WE CAN DO YOUR WORK PROMPTLY Morning Service at 10:30. The sermon is the first of a -( series dealing with the sig- P'6:45 P. 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