Problem: Write an essay around five page (double space) on topic Explain the meaning of intelligence as it relates to the educational environment.
Isaac Asimov discussed his ideas regarding intelligence. He stated that " intelligence, then, is not absolute but is a function of the society I live in and of the fact that a small subsection of that society has managed to foist itself on the rest as an arbiter of such matters." What does this mean? Are the numerical classifications, called intelligence quotients, an accurate estimate of a person's worth in our society?
For this assignment you will need to decide if a high level of intelligence guarantees success in our educational environment. Psychology has established a relationship between psychometric intelligence and academic performance. What is the relationship between personality and academic performance? Each person has their own learning style. Is one way of learning more intelligent or successful than another? Does our society determine the value of an individual based on perceived intellectual potential? It is not necessary to address each of these questions in the essay.