250 words Do you believe we need IQ tests in schools? Can IQ be increased? What

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250 words Do you believe we need IQ tests in schools? Can IQ be increased? What are some issues you have experienced in the use of IQ assessment and use in schools? REPLY A J 150 WORDS I believe that IQ tests can be used in schools if they are used appropriately. Students must not be evaluated for gifted and special education services solely based on their IQ scores. An IQ score can increase since an individual continues to grow in their knowledge and personal experiences. Researchers have determined that IQ tests in school may have advantages and disadvantages. According to Brookhart and Nitko (2019), “School officials should use many pieces of information when making these decisions, including students’ daily classroom performance, teachers’ assessments, and results from other assessments in addition to the survey achievement battery.” This research demonstrates the significance for “school officials” to utilize and consider other critical factors such as student’s academic progress and teachers’ feedback when making educational “decisions” for students who require gifted and special education services. A disadvantage of the IQ test is that it does not focus on individual’s “creativity” and “emotional intelligence.” Test (2023) stated, “Creativity, emotional intelligence, practical skills, and other abilities are not captured by traditional IQ tests.” It is imperative to consider the multiple forms of intelligence and “other abilities” that are not assessed in the IQ test. The advantages of using IQ tests are that students who require special education services can be identified and students who are accelerated learners can be in an advanced learning program. According to (Test, 2023), “They can signal when a child may benefit from special education services or individualized instruction designed to help them succeed in their educational journey.” The IQ test can be helpful along with other initiatives to determine students who “may benefit from special education services” to promote success and equity among students. According to research, “Early identification through IQ testing allows for these students to be placed in programs that cater to their advanced learning needs” (Test, 2023). All students have their learning abilities and students who are considered to be “gifted” must begin and continue “in programs that cater to their advanced learning needs.” rEPLY TO LK 150 words When asked if I believe we should use IQ tests in schools, my answer quickly is “No”. I think I automatically say no because I don’t believe in categorizing a student based on one assessment result. I think they are okay to do to get a baseline understanding of a student but should not be used to placing students in advanced or remediation classes. The biggest problem I have with this is that if a student scores very high on an IQ test, we can’t automatically assume they have the willpower or want to complete higher level course work. On the contrary, if a student scores poorly on an IQ test, the reason could be because of many possibilities such as poor test taking skills, cultural disadvantages or special education diagnoses. After researching this topic, I found an article discussing additional disadvantages of IQ testing in schools. “Nowadays, children in the west are taught collective scientific problem-solving, combined with interpersonal skills and teamwork, which requires less memorization (rote learning). This may actually make students less likely to score highly on IQ tests, even though these methods are helping humanity as a whole get smarter.” (Whalley, 2024)
I think IQ tests have pros and cons in a school setting and should be use as a supplemental assessment and used in addition to other test results. By continuing the child’s knowledge of subject matter and deepening their understanding of the why and how of a subject matter, the child will increase their IQ, which unless tested regularly, a teacher may not be able to identify quickly enough to change class placement that would be needed by the child. Whalley, L. (2024, February 23). IQ tests: the danger of reading too much into them – and the crucial cognitive skills they don’t measure. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/iq-tests-the-danger-of…

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