Understanding IQ Scores in the Classroom

A primary issue about interpreting an IQ score is that errors commonly occur in the analysis of IQ tests. Intelligence tests measure a variety of mental skills, which are lumped together and called “intelligence.” The result is an IQ score. This number is supposed to be a […]

Understanding Achievement & IQ Testing in School

Sometimes we encourage administering achievement and intelligence tests to find out what’s going on with children who struggle in the classroom. To understand these tests, here’s a simple definition of what IQ and achievement tests show:
 
INTELLIGENCE (IQ) Tests measure cognitive mental skills and basic processing ability. 
ACHIEVEMENT Tests determine […]