The testing of IQ in middle childhood is a general practice. IQ test scores are frequently used to assess children who are having academic problems and also children who are excelling and might be eligible for entry into gifted and talented programs. The text points out that there are lots of concerns with the fairness of IQ tests and that IQ might not be synonymous with intelligence, which is defined in numerous ways. Given this information what do you think is the proper use of IQ testing and are you comfortable with the idea that such results must be significant in making decisions regarding the services children receive in our schools?