IQ Testing and Children

I was tested for a learning disability in grade 2, but nothing came out of it. I do not think it affected me. I think IQ tests may be helpful to help determine where that child is at that time. I think if a child is tested then they should be tested several times throughout their development, so they can be reassessed throughout the years. I think how a child does on an IQ test depends on the child’s mood and how their day is going as well, so I do not think an IQ test is the be end to end all. IQ test do have their place, as it may help children get the help and attention they need to help them to well in a school setting. If a child does poorly on an IQ test, then maybe that child is able to get help for what they need. IQ tests may bring out things teachers and parents may have not have seen before. For example, may be an IQ test will show teachers that that student does not do well with writing and the teacher can help them with that. IQ tests can also determine children who are gifted and teachers can challenge those students more. With that being said, students should not be judged from just one test. Therefore, students should be tested more than once throughout their development.