Tuesday, February 2, 2016
How Can We Measure Intelligence?
The SAT and ACT are nationwide tests that are used to determine our intelligence to different colleges and universities. Both of these tests are timed and try to demonstrate academic capability in math, english and writing. Although both tests hold valuable information, I believe that it does not test intelligence. Many people have said that you have to learn how to take these tests and many do so through tutors and classes. Say you have two kids who are equally intelligent.What happens when one kid can't afford to take these classes and is limited to the same resources. This leads to some sort of inequality and while the kids that have tutors may end up getting a 2000, then you have the kid with not tutoring that may receive a 1500. So how would this test your knowledge? Many people argue that it doesn't and these tests should be removed. However, many would argue the opposite and say it's a good form of testing. Thoughts?
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I think that it would be a good idea to create a test that people must adapt to and so they have to use their intelligence to solve problems that they cannot study for. For example, I think that students should be put in real-life situations and have to solve a problem based on either math, science, english, or writing that a person might face in the real world. This way we would be able to see who has real intelligence versus who seems smart just because they are good at studying.
ReplyDeleteI agree Bailey, I believe the SAT and ACT don't measure intelligence but how well you can guess and how well you can memorize a book. I think that being able to read books and remember the information is a good skill and a good way of remembering information, but it shouldn't be the only test that determines your gateway to college. Im a strong believer in common sense being a big participant in how smart you are.
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