Intelligence involves the ability to think, solve problems, analyze situations, and understand social values, customs, and norms. Intelligence is sometimes referred to as intelligence quotient (IQ), cognitive functioning, intellectual ability, aptitude, thinking skills and general ability of a student. Tests of intelligence and assessments are common in middle childhood because most schools still need to present their students for these tests to clear for certification. Tests are used to measure the current potential or capability of the person being tested and to predict some things.
Tests of intelligence must therefore take into consideration the other areas of the child’s development. The issue of culture, language and environment. Thinking abilities are important when taking a decision about their intelligence and other capabilities. Virtually every child grows up in some culture or other, and his intelligence score must reflect his sensitivity to it. Children who reside outside the U.S. cannot sensibly be tested on a Western intelligence test, they would do poorly. Educators and Researchers are checking which test will be manageable with the criteria of measuring intelligence correctly.
References
Comer, J. P. & Poussaint, A. F. (1992) Raising African American Children. New York: Penguin Books.
Gall, M.D., Borg, W. R., & Gall, J. P. (1996). Educational Research. New York: Longman Publishers
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