Posted by AuntieMel on March 23, 2006, at 14:13:31
In reply to Re: Subject close to my heart » Dinah, posted by special_k on March 23, 2006, at 14:03:29
"(Because I think that is the flip side. Around half come up... Below average)"
Well, actually half come below the median.
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I think the tests can be a tool. One of many tools. And I think they can identify a gift. But it's one of many gifts people can have.
My father coerced me into taking the test when I was a teenager because he was tired of my aunt bragging about her kids. I got in and I stayed in until he quit paying the dues.
I would happily trade this gift for another one. I'd trade it for a musical ability or an artistic ability in a heartbeat.
Being labeled "smart" ain't all it's cracked up to be.
Now, you are right that those with exposure to education and reading are going to do better than those who arent. But in a given population with a semblance of a homogeneous education system you would expect that the differences due to culture would diminish.
But - on the other hand - a lot also has to do with the family experience. Are those grey cells challenged?
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