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Testing for intelligence began growing in popularity in France. Psychologist Alfred Binet was hired by the French government to develop a test.

Although a high intelligence quotient generally produces better grades and more opportunities at school, it may not always help in the workplace.

IQ test scores are now commonly used for identifying gifted and talented children. A child who scores above 130 on the intelligence test is considered to be gifted.

Parents of gifted and high-IQ children often wonder about the source of their child's intelligence.

It is always nice to hear a teacher or friend compliment a child by saying, "That one is gifted!", but placement into a district program requires more than compliments.

Raising gifted and talented children is both a pleasure and a challenge. The first step, however, is identifying whether the child is actually gifted.

The usefulness of IQ testing for identifying learning disabilities is hotly debated. And with changes in the law, issues like cost and ethics are also being discussed.

Mensa's standard IQ test consists of multiple choice and short answers. How effective is this method in rating the complex brain? And how is talent defined?

The new Response to Intervention model raises questions about the role of intelligence testing in the future. Do we need it anymore?

Intelligence is a subjective concept but try these fun exercises to see how your dog's brain measures up.

While California is mandating all 8th graders take Algebra, many are wondering if all students are capable of this rigorous class.

Since there are so many descriptions of what it means to be gifted, it is important to note the similarities and differences in each.

The Multiple Intelligence Theory indicates that children can be intelligent in ways other than what can be measured on IQ tests.

Can cognitive ability tests measure intelligences beyond a child's mathematical and verbal, and perceptual abilities?

The notion behind eugenics is that a species can be improved through selective breeding; it's done with horses and cattle, so why not humans?

When his friend told him about a "cool" online IQ test, Kevin never gave it a second thought. He logged in and checked his intelligence quotient.

Sometimes children can face conflicts with teachers. Resolving these conflicts can help children adjust better to school and help them do well.

Brief biography and works of psychologist Alfred Binet, pioneer in the practical intelligence tests and co-author of The Binet-Simon Test of Intelligence.

IQ testing to identify intellectually gifted students allows for appropriate placement of GT children who require an advanced and differentiated curriculum.

Many individuals equate an autism spectrum disorder with mental retardation. This widely-held thought is actually a misconception and is based on outdated studies.

The first critical step in diagnosing your child's autism is to have your child undergo a series of tests and assessments so as to correctly determine if it is autism.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects language processing. Early detection and intervention provide an opportunity for children to succeed.

Like any business or science, educators have built up their own vocabularies over the years. Here is a short list of some of the more common terms used.

Developmental screening tests identify issues with socio-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development in preschoolers and allow intervention as appropriate.

The consensus of a team of New Hampshire researchers is to never spank a child under any circumstances.

Change sounds simple: decide, plan and take action. But ingrained thoughts and behavior can persist, and stubbornly ignore any action plan for change.

Every enrichment teacher eventually meets the parent who seems too focused on whether or not a child qualifies for the gifted program. Handle these parents with care.

Leadership skills training requires that more attention be given to the "soft" or "people" skills for maximum success.

GATE programs and talent searches use off-level aptitude tests, designed for older student populations, to identify high potential gifted and talented children.

Special education labels DO matter. A label/placement can determine what teacher a child sees. Different special education teachers may have different certifications.

The ABLLS is a useful test which allows children with problems with learning and language to demonstrate what abilities they have and what they need to develop.

In deciding whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed her baby, every woman should at least consider the benefits of breastfeeding for mother, baby, and society as a whole.

Northwestern University runs one of the top gifted talent search programs in the United States. CTD also provides support services to families of gifted children.

We often think of IQ and EQ as the keystones for success in life and in the workforce. But recently, there have been studies about a third element: successful intelligen

The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents.

Binet may have begun IQ testing, but Howard Gardner has taken it to a much higher level.

The British Medical Research Council and American Journal of Public Health have connected IQ and alcoholism, suggesting gifted kids are at risk for later alcohol abuse.

Many studies have hit the front page recently on the value of playing a musical instrument. This is just more confirmation that music should be strongly encouraged.

Because music is not high on the national curriculum, children who are gifted in music are at risk of being overlooked.

If there's any doubt about whether the response to intervention process by itself constitutes evaluation for a disability, §300.302 of the regulations clears things up...

A brief rundown of the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan in regards to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADD

The adverse effects of lead exposure have been recognized for generations. Lead poisoning is far from being merely an item of historical interest.

Online math education for gifted homeschooling helps kids learn from home. EPGY at Stanford and CTY at Johns Hopkins offer homeschool math curriculum for advanced study.

ADD and ADHD are a clear-cut part of modern Special Education today. However, throughout history, learning disabilities were not always well incorporated in curriculum.

Sudoku has enthralled the world and spawned industries, but it may just be more reflective of everyday life than one would imagine.

Scam charges on cell phone bills are becoming a huge problem with thousands of cell phone customers reporting unauthorized services being billed.

Assessment procedures to gauge student learning should be as varied as the teaching strategies used to teach them.

The inner aura or "life color" stays constant over life. It is believed to represent a person's true nature and their purpose on Earth in this life. What's your color?

In 1988, after some years of research work, George Betts and Maureen Neihart identified 6 personality types of gifted and talented children.

Parents of gifted and talented children identified for academic talent searches may have questions about off-level achievement test anxiety, elitism, and minority bias.