Friday, April 25, 2014

Threaded Discussion (IQ Test)

1) How did taking the test make you feel? Why do you think IQ tests are so popular?
2) Do you think the test is an accurate representation of both your intelligence and of your abilities as a student?
3) Although the test that you took is most likely not the most reliable or valid test, how would you approach IQ testing with your own students?
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Answers
 
  1. The IQ test I took made my brain hurt! I really had to stop and think thoroughly about each question, and at times use some extra logic to formulate an answer. I felt a little bit uncomfortable with the types of questions that were being asked, mainly because they were so random and irrelevant and I don't think I would ever think about the topics asked ever again. IQ tests are so popular because people think they are s much smarter than they really are and think they can ace any IQ test, until they take it and have no idea what the hell is going on! An IQ test can humble most people very quickly.
  2. I do not at all think that the test I took is an accurate representation of my intelligence and my student abilities. I am not the best test taker to begin with, but I am knowledgeable about the information being discussed in my classes. One stupid test can't dictate my entire intelligence and how smart I really am.
  3. I don't think I would ever want my students to take an IQ test, mainly because they are pointless. It doesn't seem logical at all that one test can tell you everything about your intelligence. However if I had to, I would make them answer questions similar to these so I can get a good understanding of my students viewpoints.

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