• The Purpose of Intelligence Testing with Children

     

    Essays1 Pedagogy

Evaluation:
Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Purpose of Intelligence Testing with Children', 1.
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What is the purpose of intelligence tests in children? They help
doctors, teachers and psychologists diagnose numerous learning
difficulties such as cognitive deficits, learning disabilities,
processing disorders, attention disorders and mental retardation. To
accurately identify any of these, the tests should be conducted in
conjunction with other psychological evaluations as well as physical
testing. Combined, these tests help professionals build strategies best
suited to help these children function and progress in learning. …

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