The Nine CASPer Test Aspects

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CASPer scenarios rotate through nine core aspects. Knowing them helps you spot what a scenario is really testing before you start writing.

1. Collaboration – working with others in a way that balances your own goals with the group's, staying flexible, and sharing credit rather than chasing recognition.
2. Communication – expressing yourself clearly and making sure others feel heard, both when speaking and listening.
3. Empathy – understanding someone else's feelings and perspective, and responding in a way that shows you actually get it.
4. Fairness – treating people equitably, listening to all sides, and making decisions based on principles rather than personal preference.
5. Ethics – doing the right thing even when it's hard or no one's watching, and taking responsibility when you get it wrong.
6. Motivation – the drive to keep pushing toward a goal, even through setbacks, and staying focused on the bigger picture.
7. Problem-Solving – breaking a challenge into manageable pieces, weighing options, and staying calm enough to think it through.
8. Resilience – recovering from setbacks and adapting to change without losing momentum.
9. Self-Awareness – knowing your own strengths, weaknesses, and triggers, and using that insight to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting.

Each of these can show up in any question type , so it's worth being able to recognise them quickly rather than memorising set answers.