intelligence testing
Measuring cognitive ability
Intelligence testing is the use of standardized assessments to measure cognitive abilities—reasoning, problem-solving, memory, and verbal comprehension.
IQ tests are the most familiar form.
Results are typically expressed as scores relative to a population average.
The school district requires intelligence testing for gifted program placement.
The tests remain controversial, with ongoing debates about cultural bias, what "intelligence" actually means, and whether a single number can capture mental capability.
- bell curveNormal distribution's shape
- percentile rankPosition relative to others
- raw scoreUnmodified numerical result
- logical reasoningStructured thought process
- abstract thinkingCognition beyond physical reality
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