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[quote=Anonymous][quote]All the man made tests of "ability" in fact measure prior exposure, familiarity and knowledge.  Simple trace the history of the development of the SAT aptitude and reasoning test many decades ago.  Recall the prevailing mantra then (for a decade):  preparation ("prep") and exposure is useless one cannot increase one's score or performance through "prepping" .  I think you remain frozen in time and biology has moved on.  Can you explain the variablity in your so-called "ability" testing in children?  They must get smarter and dumber over time based on the Kool aid they drink?

All known "ability" test administered to children for entrance into schools, to date, are more tests of prior exposure and knowledge than true ability.  Simply review the history (from leading psychologists and educators of the day) of the development of the SAT reasoning ability and aptitude test still administered today used for entrance to colleges and universities.

DCUMs understand this which explains why this group is among the most dedicated "preppers" of their children, even if they sheepishly fail to own up to it (all those tutors, camps and educational aids they purchase for their kids then try to get their tax preppers to deduct from their annual taxes...if they pay any).  Just read this board for a few years ... you get their concerns and the real picture.[/quote]

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