Thoughts about use of IQ tests

answer- not much value unless whole child is evaluated!!

Although IQ tests hold the ability to test an individual’s intelligence threshold, the tests tend to have a natural bias that needs to be forewarned. For instance, the stereotype threat occurs when disadvantaged groups within a society, such as the African American children of the 1960s, are tested and “expected” to earn a certain score on the test. The anxiety that comes along with expectations lowers the score averages and therefore nullifies the validity of the test as impartial. Furthermore, cultural differences open a fair amount of criticisms from researchers that believe the test is geared toward western, progressive, English-speaking, industrialized, children of a society. Overall, when taking the test, children should disassociate with the expected stereotypes, know that the test is not the sole predictor of intelligence, and know that full interruption of the score requires caution.