Non-partisan presentation on intelligence testing to parents of middle school–age children.

Imagine you are going to give a factual, non-partisan presentation on intelligence testing to parents of middle school–age children. Address the following areas:

What intelligence tests measure.

How IQ tests measure intelligence.

A historical perspective on IQ tests.

Whether intelligence tests are culturally biased.

For each topic, list the main points you want to make. Then select one topic to focus on. In 300 words or less, write out fully what you would say to the assembled parents.

Keep in mind that to make the strongest argument, you will need to present both sides of the IQ testing issue and answer the overriding question: Should we test children’s intelligence at all?

See the Weekly Due Dates Calendar posted to the Updates and Handouts folder for initial post due date.

RESPONSE GUIDELINES

Respond to at least two other learners. Evaluate each learner’s argument for accuracy. Provide any additional insight you may have about their comments and conclusions.

Your responses to other learners are expected to be substantive in nature and to reference the assigned readings and other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature to support your views.

Post your responses by Sunday, 11:59 PM CST.