Most adults never have to take an IQ test. But tests for assessing students' cognitive abilities, such as the cognitive ability test (Cat), are used in schools around the world. These tests are very ...

Intelligence quotient, usually shortened to IQ, is a measure of how well someone uses information, logic, and reasoning compared to their peers. The first test for measuring IQ was developed by ...

Alfred Binet created the first IQ test to identify students needing educational help. Binet's IQ test led to the concept of mental age, comparing a child's intelligence to the average of their peers.

Each of us possesses a diversity of skills, cognitive and otherwise. However, the cluster of skills we consider to be constituents of intelligence differ in different societies and at different times.

Testing is about more than just knowing the content. Illness, weariness, anxiety, and boredom can all distract students and undercut their performance on tests. A new study suggests proper timing can ...

When a power plant experiences issues with performance, the obvious indicators are usually a loss in load capacity or an increase in fuel consumption. However, other issues exist that can be costly, ...

Research has shown the potential for racial and class bias in IQ testing, so schools are slowly moving away from the practice — but not fast enough for many parents and researchers. Credit: Camilla ...