Testing for Intelligence

  

     

 

 

I think that multiple assessments should be used in middle childhood children to assess their academic intelligence, achievements, and adaptation to environment development.  I think that multiple tests should be used because some levels of comprehension on different areas can be hard to assess properly with only one type of exam.

In India children are tested with assessments that measure literacy, numeracy, and additional skills to measure their development.  China is considered one of the largest education systems in the world and they also measure skills by assessment. Students spend years and months studying for the National Higher Education Entrance Exam ( Gao Kao). This exam lasts for two days and will strongly influence the future of the candidates. The gao kao, can determine the profession students will be able to pursue and which colleges the students will attend.

I have learned about different aspects of assessments and I have formed the opinion that I think assessments can be improved to be more inclusive than just academics because there are other important factors that affect a developing child which should be addressed. However, academic assessments are the only way to for educators to determine the level of a student’s comprehension over their educational material. It is vital in development assessment and researchers are working hard to improve skills tests.