In order to measure improvement, a FOCUS test is administered before and after a series of training sessions. FOCUS was co-developed by a team consisting of psychologists, teachers and software engineers of Afriforte (business arm of Potchefstroom University) and Biolink itself.

FOCUS is a computerised measurement of Attentional Control, i.e. an individual’s capacity to choose what to pay attention to and what to ignore. Attentional control is the ability to remain focused on goal-relevant stimuli and information in the presence of potentially interfering distracters (Visual and Auditory)

The most important aspect of FOCUS is that it provides a scientifically measured starting place from where we launch the acquired concentration skills, whether it is a child, student or adult. The test gives an idea of how a specific subjects’ attention is measuring up against his/her peers.

POSITIVE CONSTRUCTS

Performance – the ability to complete a task in time and accurately.
Consistency – the ability in achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time

NEGATIVE CONSTRUCTS

Impulsivity – the tendency to act suddenly and without careful thought, reflection or considering the consequences.
Distraction – the effect auditory and visual distractions have on concentration.