Topic: Intelligence tests bring more harm than good
Intelligence tests are dangerous when the results are shared with children who develop warped views of themselves based on the results.
intelligence tests are discriminatory because they were historically used to "prove" the intellectual inferiority of certain groups.
intelligence tests are essential because they ensure pupils receive the education that is right for them
Intelligence tests are expensive, which bars many poor students or workers from taking them.
Intelligence tests are far cheaper than other types of education which take longer to create and grade, providing more resources for other parts of the educational system.
intelligence tests are focused on specific subjects and does not determine the accuracy and capabilities of abilities beyond a structured test.
intelligence tests are fundamentally flawed, they do not take into account many relevant criteria such as the context of the test.
intelligence tests are good because they can help predict future learning.
Intelligence tests are good for helping identify the high flyers in an organisation or students who have potential for higher things.
intelligence tests are harmful as they don't give a true picture of peoples intelligence levels.
intelligence tests are important for differentiating instruction for students that need it.
intelligence tests are important to ensure that pupils can be taught to the appropriate levels and that those who need specialised teaching will be able to receive it.
intelligence tests are inherently biased, and the mark out young people as either smart or dumb, when in actual fact the ones doing well on the test may not be intelligent or talented in other areas.
Intelligence tests are just a small part of assessing a person's intellect and are useful to give a snapshot of areas of strengths and weaknesses.
intelligence tests are just another tool for teachers to use
Intelligence tests are like beauty contests where beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
Intelligence tests are machines which have passed rude testing about their accuracy. Their results are super confident. Their use for human cognitive testing are confident and very useful for our development
Intelligence tests are merely a tool in the toolbox which increase available information for anyone who uses them.
intelligence tests are more about information recall and less about overall competence.
intelligence tests are necessary to provide a benchmark by which potential job candidates can be assessed.
intelligence tests are not reliable enough to be counted on and do damage to esteem or self-worth that may not be warranted.
intelligence tests are not the most accurate way to determine how smart someone is and they are harmful.
intelligence tests are only a tool, and there is no harm in using them to identify strengths and weaknesses of a person.
intelligence tests are problematic, in that they exploit cultural biases which promotes systemic racism.