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From Special Ed To Straight A Student
- Scott Barry Kaufman was placed in special education through ninth grade due to central auditory processing issues and frequent zoning out in class.
- A substitute teacher challenged him, he left special ed, then switched to straight A's after being given a chance.
IQ Tests Are A Narrow Snapshot
- IQ tests give a two-hour, decontextualized snapshot that can misrepresent a person's capabilities in real-world tasks they care about.
- Valid assessment needs activation (interest) and extended time to show learning and mastery.
What IQ Actually Measures
- IQ measures specific cognitive functions like working memory, vocabulary, and reasoning, not a single mystical 'innate' ability.
- Use tests holistically to identify strengths and weaknesses, then tailor interventions, not to predict destiny.