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[quote=Anonymous][quote]One aspect of high intelligence is the ability to encounter a never-before-seen problem and solve it.

When a child is shown practice tests over and over again to the point where the child has essentially memorized all the different types of problems that could possibly be seen on the test, the test results show how well the child can [i]memorize[/i], not how well the child can solve a new problem.

Is being able to memorize a good quality? Sure, but it is not the same as having the ability to solve problems. And doing well on the test by memorizing will not have any true effect in making the child more intelligent. Will being able to memorize and figure out what the county is looking for get kids into AAP and eventually TJ? Yes, but i[b]t does not change the underlying intelligence[/b] of the child. Memorizing can only take you so far in life. I have seen parents on message boards looking for regular, weekly tutors for their TJ students and I wonder why a child who is qualified for TJ would be in need of extra help on a regular basis.[/quote]

Underlying intelligence is similar to underlying physical strength.   Both are malleable, plastic and change with loading conditions.  If you use your brain this can be measured by improvement in intelligence.  Similarly, if you use your muscle this can be measured by improvement in strength.  Of course, both intelligence and strength are not infinite quantities.  Both change throughout the life cycle and with aging.  Both are subject to atrophy of disuse.

I know this is too abstract and difficult for laypeople to grasp let alone comprehend.  You need to go to school and study to find out![/quote]

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