The benefits and challenges

of intelligence test

Jo Anne L. Lewis
September 20, 2008
 What is Intelligence?

 Early and Contemporary Theories of

intelligence

 How intelligence is measured?

Characteristic of a good intelligence test

Conclusion
 What is Intelligence?
 Intelligence is:

 Ability to understand principles

 Learn and comprehend facts

 Apply it to practice

 Acquire knowledge
 Early Intelligence theories
General theories
 Separate and distinct abilities

 Contemporary intelligence Theories

 Broader range of skills and abilities

(Intelligence 2008)
 Early Intelligence theories
General theories
 Separate and distinct abilities

 Contemporary intelligence Theories

 Broader range of skills and abilities

(Intelligence 2008)
 How is intelligence
measured?
 Intelligence can be measured by using varies
test:
 Intelligence Quotient or (IQ) test.

(Intelligence 2008)
 Characteristics of a good intelligent test are:

Reliability

Dependability and consistency

Validity

 Ability to measure what it has been design to

measure

(Intelligence 2008)
 Intelligence

 Comparing theories

 Intelligence measured

 Characteristic of intelligence test

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