Do Intelligence Tests Cause Learning Disability?

As for me, I fall under Sternberg theory, I'm more of a practical learner. I like to be more hands on rather than reading and writing. Also, my way of learning is by repeating something over and over until I gets it right, or I should say boost my IQ score up a little

It is different than just looking at the micro level because the reasons for the dropout rate do not just apply to one person or family, but a larger audience. One reason for the high college dropout rate could be high schools are not preparing students properly. At the high school level, students are not treated the same as they are in college. The course work can be easier, teachers do not give their students as much freedom, and there are much longer hours in class. All of these aspects sound good for the high school level, however, they can be the polar opposites of how students are treated in college.

Charlie liked the operation at first but then it started going downhill, he he couldn’t spell as easy, he didn’t recognize things like he did and forgot some things that smart Charlie wouldn’t. “I did a dumb thing today I forgot I wasnt in Miss Kinnians class at the adult center any more like I use to be.” (Keyes, 85) the Charlie before the operation would of never forgot about something important like class, he wanted to get smart so he could pass the raw shok test so he tried. While the operation was still working, Charlie was probably one of the smartest people, he realized people were actually making fun of him before when he thought they were just being a friend!

The form of questions in which they ask a question and provide three or more choices of answers with it. Many students do not like these type of questions for the following reasons: The answers all sound the same, they confuse more than they help, and some believe that reading more than one possible answer for a question would make one rethink what they know, and therefore select the wrong answer. Also, in mathematics standardized tests for example, multiple choice questions are not a good way to determine how much students know. A student might solve a problem or an equation correctly through all the steps then makes a small mistake at the end and lose all the points for the question making it unfair and not a real representation of what they know. On the other hand, these types of tests are easier for cheating.

The diversity of student backgrounds, abilities and learning styles makes each person unique in the way he or she reacts to information. The intersection of diverse student backgrounds and active learning needs a comfortable, positive environment in which to take root. Dr. King continues by explaining, “Education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” From back then to today’s society, kids are failing because they lack those morals that they need to succeed.

Although, Gardner seemed to be somewhat correct with his theory of multiple intelligences, some critics have argued against it. Critics say that Gardner’s model is vague and difficult to test. There could also be many other types of intelligences like “humor” or “romantic.” Intelligence is a big topic in psychology that has greatly expanded over the

Froylan Mendez Professor Mattoon English 1C 12 March 2017 High School Education The education system in high schools is more troubling than elementary and middle school because those are the kind of students that shouldn’t get all the attention. From past experiences with the system and everything that comes along with it. Some of the problems with the education would be the teachers giving too much attention, how they grade and giving extra credit when it isn’t necessary.

Many students either care too much about the tests, and therefore try to cheat, or they don’t care enough about the test, making the results worse than they normally would be. Ryan Deffenbaugh explains that one college, along with many others, no longer requires test scores for applicants because there were many arguments that “the scores are not a great indicator of future success in college, and that a billion-dollar-test prep industry creates an unfair playing field for students from families with lower incomes” (Deffenbaugh, 16). This college, Purchase College, is one of many that has the opinion of standardized tests being unreliable when accepting students. They don’t show true intelligence because anyone can get some luck when guessing. An article states, “Kids learn early on that they don 't have to think outside the box, they don 't have to be creative, collaborative or be critical thinkers.

While it is often inconvenient and unpleasant, it is important that high school students be assigned homework to complete to help teach time management and provide extra practice with the content at hand. The demands homework places upon students are not unreasonable. A recent study done by the Department of Education stated that, “Students with 2-3 hours of homework per night were more successful in school than those who only had guided homework time in school,” (Stiles).

These tests have to be taken in order to show the multiple IQ levels of student or worker, which nowadays IQ testing system does not consider fully. Such lack of proper communication in work or study place may lead to a number of issues that may include simple miscommunication or a severe misunderstanding that may cost someone their job. Furthermore, such measurement is not a good thing for young people as they can put themselves in a group of social opinion that they cannot play piano, for example. Nevertheless, with labor, hope and desire any person can achieve their dreams and

We 'll be looking at researched works of Howard Gardner, Alfred Binet, Francis Galton, and the works of Herrnstein and Murray. Howard Gader was the founder of the multiple intelligences theory. Gardner 's theory viewed the concepts of intelligence in gifted, brain-damaged, and different cultured individuals not just in normal children and adults like most of the theories before. Gardner also denies the existence of general intelligence and proposed eight independent forms of intelligence(Howard & Hatch, 1989). First, frame of mind is linguistic intelligence which is the ability to use language both as an aid to thinking ad in communication.

The concept of standardized testing has always been difficult for me to comprehend. In my opinion, I believe that standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT give people of different ethnicities and lower economic background a disadvantage. Watching this short video on what SAT really test on individuals has helped me become less anxious about my own SAT scores. I began to think that I was a failure because I am incapable of scoring a high score in most tests that I have taken. The pressure of having SAT or ACT scores as a necessity in order to be considered into most college is overwhelming.

He tried to change it, but he found himself falling into the same motion as society and treating them badly. He does not understand why someone would be treated badly because they have a low intelligence, even if they are a kind person at heart. The cruel mistreatment of the mentally handicapped throughout the book occurred because of feelings of superiority that the general public had over the mentally handicapped people in society. The way that a mentally handicapped person was treated was not seen as bad, and even if it was, it couldn’t be changed. “Only a short time ago, I learned that people laughed at me.

I believe one thing that differentiates me from others is my standardized test scores. Now, I am not hinting at the fact that my test scores are outstanding, because they are not. Usually when someone boasts about how good their test scores are the first thing that comes to mind is that this person must be really smart. On the other hand, if I am talking to someone about my test scores that might be lower they perceive me as not being as smart as other students. In addition, this is definitely not the case for every situation, but the way of thinking when it comes to standardized test scores often deal with the level of knowledge one might posses.

As Ravitch (2013), “the exams looked like AP exams and were beyond the reach of many students”. These tests must be revised so that the majority of students can actually understand them. While some may be able to perform at this level not all will and believing that making something harder will improve ability is insane. Students must not be expected to do well on tests they don’t even understand. Ravitch also mentions “tests gave fifth graders questions written at an eighth grade level”.