Discussion:
Theories and Measurements of Intelligence Functioning
Construct a brochure for a local elementary school. Consider your audience, as this information would likely be distributed during meetings where a child might have received an intelligence test.
Questions:
1. Provide a brief overview of at least two theories of intelligence related to the content of your selected articles to help your audience understand what intelligence testing accomplishes.
2. Discuss methods of measuring intellectual functioning.
3. Discuss how the concept of intelligence is different than academic achievement.
Include three credible, peer-reviewed references.