Agenda – Intelligence & Testing reading quiz – Fill out yellow sheet while waiting Types of intelligence – Worksheet – Examples – Discussion TED Talk (if time) Homework: EXAM #3 FRIDAY!!!!

Chapter 10 Key People Robert Sternberg Howard Gardner Alfred Binet Lewis Terman David Wechsler Charles Spearman

Types of Intelligence One general ability – g: a common skill set evident in all humans, those who excel or fail in one area tend to fail or excel in all areas (Spearman) OR Multiple intelligences – Different abilities interact and feed one another (Gardner and Sternberg) Spearman Gardner

Howard Gardner Eight total intelligences that influence your behavior Unknown whether one area influences the other There are famous people who have excelled in each one of Gardner’s intelligences

Agenda – Friday, February 20 th Finish multiple intelligences handout Review types of assessment Homework: EXAM TUESDAY

Sternberg Analytical Intelligence: Intelligence tests; well- defined problems have a single answer – Example: _________________________________ Creative Intelligence: Reacting adaptively to different situations and generating unique ideas – Example: _________________________________ Practical Intelligence: Required for everyday tasks, multiple solutions to ill-defined problems, “Street Smarts” – Example: _________________________________

The Differences Spearman (g) Sternberg Gardner

Assessing Intelligence Regardless of one’s opinion on intelligence theories, all intelligence must be assessed (evaluated) Variety of ways to carry this out

Agenda – Monday, February 23 rd Group assessment presentations Psychometrics worksheet Homework: Intelligence & Learning test TOMORROW

Assessing Intelligence With your group… – What is the purpose of this assessment? – How does this assessment work? – What are some examples of jobs, positions, or careers that can benefit from its use – In your opinion, what are the benefit(s) and downfall(s) of this type of assessment?

Assessing Intelligence Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test Achievement Tests Aptitude Tests Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

Psychometrics Field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement Why is it so essential to understand this concept during the intelligence & testing unit? – For tests to be widely accepted, they must provide meaningful results

Key Terms Validity – Content – Predictive Reliability Normal curve Standardization Stereotype Bias