Intelligence Testing

In this module, you were introduced to intelligence in childhood and intelligence testing. In this assignment, you will explore these topics further by answering the following five questions:

1.  How do you define intelligence?

2.  Can intelligence be measured in children? Why or why not?

3.  Should intelligence be measured in children? Why or why not?

4.  Read more about the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales and see example questions here. Then read more about the Wechsler Intelligence Scales and see example questions here. What are some of the pros and cons of using these tests to measure children's intelligence?

5.  As you learned, Gardner believes that people have multiple intelligences. Take one or both of the following free assessments that helps to determine your strongest intelligences: 

Find Your Strengths
Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles Test
What were your results? Did you agree with your results? What are some of the pros and cons of using these types of tests to measure children's intelligence?