The Ethics Of Measuring Intelligence
Many individuals of all backgrounds and demographics show promising intellect. When it comes to quantifying it, however, socioeconomic status is certainly a contributing factor into how it is perceived. While wealth or lack thereof does not necessarily establish one’s intelligence, it has been proven that it can have a significant impact on student performance on certain IQ and standardized testing (Plomin, Stumm). For centuries, a vicious cycle of poverty has swept up members of the lower classes. Regardless of talent…...
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Trends That On Hindered
While there are many trends stemming from the 1890s up through the 1930s that have had a positive lasting effect on the American school system, it is important to note those that had a negative impact on our educational system as well. While all teaching trends and policies are created with good intentions, some have left a dark stain on the history of American education. While I.Q. testing is no longer implemented in our school system as a means of…...
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Statement of The Problem
It is that time of year again. Spring has sprung, flowers are in bloom, and you can hear the sighs and moans from students in every school, as they await to hear the sentence they have been dreading since before winter break, “It is time to take the test”. Every year teachers are subjected to test cognitive abilities based upon regulations set forth from Federal and State mandates, while students anxiously stress out about whether or not they are going…...
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SAT test Ranked First
Notice to all students: The PSAT, SAT, and ACT are all coming up! These terms will send any students racing home to study and to pray to the standardized testing gods for luck to pass these tests. When a student asks a teacher or counselor what they need to get into a good college. More often than not they will answer “your SAT score is the most crucial.” Which will induce students to go out and buy as many prep…...
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