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Alfred Binet and the History of IQ Testing

Interest in intelligence dates back more than a century. However, it wasn't until psychologist Alfred Binet was asked to ...
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Reporter’s Notebook: Even the ‘father of IQ tests’ thought the results weren’t written in stone

This 1937 version of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales was produced in the United States. It used objects because this IQ test was aimed at children. Credit: SSPL/ Getty Images The Hechinger ...

A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Quiz To Test If You’re A ‘Pattern-Seer’

There's a line of thought that equates intelligence with “pattern recognition.” How do you stack up on this unique cognitive ...
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The Outdated Tests Far Too Many Schools Still Use to Judge a Kid’s Ability

This story about intelligence testing in schools was produced by the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the ...