IQ, short for intelligence quotient, is a measure of a person’s reasoning ability. In short, it is supposed to assess how well a person can use information and logic to answer questions or make predictions.
IQ tests begin to assess this by measuring short-term and long-term memory. They also measure people’s ability to solve puzzles and remember information they’ve heard – and how quickly!!!
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Every student can learn, no matter how smart they are. But some students struggle in school because of weakness in a specific area of intelligence.
These students often benefit from special education programs.
Here they receive additional help in areas where they are struggling. IQ tests can help teachers determine which students would benefit from such additional help.
Chess is a game of skill and strategy. Intelligence helps, but you also have to care and have the perseverance to slowly develop skills.
IQ tests can also help identify students who would succeed in rapid “gifted education” programs.
