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Introduction to “Flowers for Algernon”

What is “Flowers for Algernon”? FFA…. Is about Charlie Gordon Charlie is an intellectual disabled adult who is given a unique opportunity Is science fiction Has been challenged for removal from libraries and schools

What is IQ? IQ stands for intelligence quotient. There are multiple IQ tests given to try to figure out how smart people are. Used as predictors of education achievement, special needs, job performance, and income IQ tests and scores are often criticized and disputed

What is an intellectual disability? Used to describe lower than average mental abilities. Some doctors define ID as having an IQ below 70.

What is EI? EI stands for Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence measures how well we recognize our own feelings and emotions and how we deal with our emotions in relationships. Emotional Intelligence measures abilities that may not be measured by IQ tests.

What is a Rorschach Test? The Rorschach test was invented Herman Rorschach. It’s a psychological test where you are given ink blots to look at, and you are asked what they look like to you. Psychologists disagree as to whether or not Rorschach testing is useful.

What is phonetic spelling? Phonetic spelling is spelling things the way that they sound. The phonetic spelling of the word “photograph” would be “fotograf” The phonetic spelling of “great” would be “grate” or “gr8”.