The principal of a new elementary school wants to give an IQ test to all students when they enter the school. The students will then be placed in groups of students of similar IQ scores. The principal assures the community that this plan is supported by scientific research and will improve education for all students, regardless of their ability. Using evidence, present an argument for or against intelligence testing for children early in life. Using evidence, present an argument for or against schools that track children based on intelligence test scores, separating high scorers from students with lower scores. Using evidence, present an argument supporting the claim that environmental influences affect intelligence. Using evidence, present an argument supporting the claim that labeling or tracking students could lead to stereotype threat.
Final Class: Cumulative Review Final Review: Cumulative Review December 25 December 12 , 2016 What We’ve Accomplished! Behaviorism: CC & OC Social Cognitive Theory Constructivism: IC & SC Conceptual Change Information Processing Metacognition SelfRegulation and Study Strategies Situated Cognition Distributed Cognition Embodied Cognition Identity & Culture Transfer & Problem Solving Motivation & Interest Goals & Mindsets Expertise Assessment What is learning According to Omrod, learning is o “A longterm change in mental representations or associations as a result of experience.” (p.4) Picture of Glasses The goal of
