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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don't know if IQ is a measure of innate ability -- as Terman discovered, it not infrequently misses the folks who turn out to be considered geniuses.  And, of course, at this point IQ is only measured after experience has clearly already shaped minds/abilities  -- we don't have ways of measuring it in the womb or at birth or at by looking at DNA.  We also know that IQ test results at some ages have a limited ability to predict IQ test results at other ages (which shouldn't be the case if they accurately assess something innate and static).  
 
IQ isn't a thing -- it's a test result.  Whether IQ tests actually measure what we want to measure (and, frankly, whether we even agree what should be measured) and what form that thing exists in are tricky questions.  [/quote]

IQ testing is a measure of innate ability.  That doesn't mean that that the current tests don't have limitations and won't fail to identify certain children.  There are certain tests that are better suited for certain individuals and a good tester will know this.

There are certain windows of time in a child's life that experts agree will result in the most accurate results.

IQ scores are not designed to predict future success in school or life.  Things like persistense, drive, environment play equal or bigger roles.  That is why it is important to give all children, included advanced children an appropriate school environment so that they can meet their potential.  IQ testing, even with it's limitations is the best way to identify these kids for services.  Teacher recommendations have proven to be pretty flawed for identification as teachers are more likely to recognize high achieving students and will likely miss the advanced learners from at risk environments, ESOL, and minority groups.[/quote]

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