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| Theories of Intelligence/Intelligence Tests | ||
| An outstanding site for exploring information about a number of theories of intelligence and the nature of intelligence tests. Provides excellent historical discussions and examination of contemporary issues involving intelligence. ( http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/ ) | ||
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| Mental Measurements Yearbook | ||
| The Web site of the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, which publishes the Mental Measurements Yearbook, gives an extensive description and evaluation of tests in many areas. You can learn more about tests in areas such as achievement, intelligence, personality, vocations, English, and mathematics at this site. ( http://www.unl.edu/buros/ ) | ||
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| Alfred Binet | ||
| This site includes a biography of Binet and citations of his work. ( http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/binet.shtml ) | ||
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| David Wechsler | ||
| Learn more about David Wechsler's career and his creation of the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence. ( http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/wechsler.shtml ) | ||
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| Sternberg's Theory | ||
| This Web site consists of an article, "What is 'successful' intelligence?" written by Sternberg. Includes discussion on educational applications of his theory. ( http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/sternberg.shtml ) | ||
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| Robert J. Sternberg | ||
| This Web site profiles Robert J. Sternberg's career and his views on intelligence. ( http://www.yale.edu/rjsternberg/ ) | ||
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| Multiple-Intelligences Links | ||
| This site includes extensive links to websites with information about Gardner's multiple intelligences view, including how technology can be used to enhance the eight intelligences, a multiple intelligences bookshelf, and Gardner's personal website. ( http://www.miresearch.org/ ) | ||
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| Cultural Bias and Tests | ||
| Search The Educator's Reference Desk database. Type in the words "cultural bias and testing" in the site search box, and you will be able to examine a large number of articles on the topic. ( http://www.eduref.org/ ) | ||
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| Tracking | ||
| This resource, from Education Week, lays out the arguments for and against ability grouping, or tracking. It includes links to several related articles. Free registration required. ( http://www.edweek.org/context/topics/issuespage.cfm?id=26 ) | ||
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| Learning Styles | ||
| This article shows how one teacher utilizes the first weeks of school to help students identify their learning styles. It includes links to learning style inventories and related articles. ( http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp319-01.shtml ) | ||
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| The "Big Five" Factors | ||
| Explore the extent to which you are characterized by the big five factors by taking a personality test. ( http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/bigfiveminitest.html ) | ||
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| Temperament | ||
| This site presents information about frequently asked questions on temperament, a temperament newsletter for parents and caregivers, and many links to research and parent-support websites. ( http://www.temperament.com/b-di.com.html ) | ||
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| Multiple Intelligences: It's Not How Smart You Are, It's How You're Smart! | ||
| Howard Gardner's multiple intelligence theory has asked educators to take a fresh look at our assumptions about children and learning. Teachers around the world are rethinking lessons and units — and their entire approaches to teaching — based on his research. ( http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr207.shtml ) | ||
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| Evolving Definitions of Giftedness | ||
| An essay on the evolving definitions of "giftedness". ( http://www.nwrel.org/msec/just_good/9/ch1.html ) | ||
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| Understanding Your Child's Temperament | ||
| An article discussing the lively dance involving the interplay between the child's style and the parent's approach and responses ( http://ohioline.osu.edu/flm02/FS05.html ) | ||
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