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Intelligence and Individual Differences

Child Development & Pedagogy

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Overview

Intelligence theories range from a single general ability to multiple intelligences; individual differences require varied teaching.

Key points

Binet and Simon developed the first practical intelligence test (1905).
IQ = mental age ÷ chronological age × 100 (Stern’s idea; Terman popularised ×100).
Spearman proposed a general factor (g) plus specific factors.
Thurstone identified seven primary mental abilities.
Gardner proposed multiple intelligences (linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinaesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist).
Sternberg’s triarchic theory: analytical, creative and practical intelligence.

Explanation

Guilford’s structure-of-intellect model distinguished convergent and divergent thinking.
Intelligence is influenced by heredity and environment.
Tests can be culturally biased.
Individual differences include ability, interest, pace and style.
Teachers should avoid labelling by IQ.

Step by step

Identify the concept, thinker or policy being tested.
Recall the exact definition, stage or provision.
Prefer inclusive, child-centred and evidence-based choices; reject punitive or labelling ones.

Examples

A child with mental age 10 and chronological age 8 → IQ = 125.
A student excels at dance and sports → bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence.
Solving a real-life problem cleverly → Sternberg’s practical intelligence.

Traps and advanced points

Trap: Attributing multiple intelligences to Sternberg.
Trap: Treating IQ as fixed destiny.
Trap: Ignoring cultural bias.

Quick revision

Binet 1905; IQ formula.
Spearman g; Thurstone 7.
Gardner MI; Sternberg triarchic.

Practice MCQs

While planning instruction on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. which statement about Individual Differences is NOT appropriate?
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
3. Individual Differences should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.
4. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
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Answer: (d) One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
Foundation of Education: Which statement about Individual Differences is NOT appropriate?
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
3. Individual Differences should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.
4. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
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Answer: (d) One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
While planning instruction on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Foundation of Education: which statement about Individual Differences is NOT appropriate?
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
3. Individual Differences should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.
4. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
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Answer: (d) One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Individual Differences.
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
3. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
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Answer: (a) Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.. Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Individual Differences.: Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
While reviewing learner progress on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Foundation of Education: Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Individual Differences.
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
3. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
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Answer: (a) Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
Which statement about Individual Differences is NOT appropriate?
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
3. Individual Differences should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.
4. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (d) One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
While reviewing learner progress on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Foundation of Education: A teacher wants to apply Individual Differences correctly. Which action is most appropriate?
1. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
2. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
3. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
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Answer: (c) Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
Foundation of Education: Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Individual Differences.
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
3. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (a) Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.. Foundation of Education: Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Individual Differences.: Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
During a classroom lesson on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. A teacher wants to apply Individual Differences correctly. Which action is most appropriate?
1. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
2. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
3. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (c) Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
While reviewing learner progress on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Foundation of Education: which statement about Individual Differences is NOT appropriate?
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
3. Individual Differences should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.
4. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (d) One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
During a teacher-training workshop on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Foundation of Education: A teacher wants to apply Individual Differences correctly. Which action is most appropriate?
1. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
2. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
3. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (c) Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
While planning instruction on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. A teacher wants to apply Individual Differences correctly. Which action is most appropriate?
1. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
2. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
3. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (c) Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
While reviewing learner progress on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Individual Differences.
1. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
2. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
3. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (a) Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
While reviewing learner progress on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. A teacher wants to apply Individual Differences correctly. Which action is most appropriate?
1. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
2. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
3. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (c) Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.
While planning instruction on Individual Differences, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Foundation of Education: A teacher wants to apply Individual Differences correctly. Which action is most appropriate?
1. One method and one pace are equally suitable for every learner.
2. Individual Differences is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
3. Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.
4. Individual Differences should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
Read chapter notes · Similar questions
Show answer
Answer: (c) Use flexible examples, grouping and feedback while keeping common learning goals.. Learners vary in prior knowledge, pace, interests and strengths; teaching should allow appropriate support without lowering dignity.