ACER ART-2 eManual

The ACER Applied Reading Test 2nd ed. (ART-2) can be used to assess reading comprehension of candidates for various job roles and courses. The content deals with mainly work-related topics such as industrial safety and machine operation/maintenance.

The ART-2 consists of three different Test Booklets:

1. General/Clerical: Appropriate for selection into administrative and clerical roles or courses
2. Technical/Trades: Appropriate for selection into trade or technical roles or courses
3. Basic Literacy: Designed to assess basic literacy skills for selection into operational roles or applied courses with minimal literacy requirements.

The ACER ART-2 eManual provides information on:

• Description and Uses of the ART-2
• Directions for Administration
• Scoring
• Reporting
• Interpretation of Reports
• Case Studies
• Technical Information

Please note: this is an eManual (PDF format only). The ART-2 is administered and scored online via the ACER Psych Testing Platform.