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Myth of IQ: 100 Years of Misconception | Intelligence Testing, SLD Eligibility & Instruction

Written By Dr. Jack A. Naglieri on Thursday, Aug 13, 2020 | 10:39 AM

 
Why do we measure intelligence the way we do—and is it effective? In this presentation, Dr. Jack A. Naglieri explores the historical misconceptions behind traditional IQ tests and their impact on intellectual assessment, Specific Learning Disability (SLD) determination, and instructional planning. Discover how shifting toward modern assessment methods, such as the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS2), can improve evaluation accuracy and intervention planning. Assessment Tools & Resources Discussed: Army Mental Tests (1920) – Yoakum & Yerkes https://doi.org/10.1037/11054-000 Essentials of CAS2 Assessment (2017) – Naglieri & Otero https://jacknaglieri.com/books Cognitive Assessment System, 2nd Edition (CAS2) – Naglieri, Das & Goldstein (2014) https://jacknaglieri.com/tests https://www.proedinc.com/Products/14710/cas2-cognitive-assessment-systemsecond-edition-with-case.aspx 🔗 Helpful Links & Resources: Handout Archive: https://jacknaglieri.com/handout-archives Ask Dr. Jack: https://jacknaglieri.com/ask-dr-jack Article Library: https://jacknaglieri.com/article-library Publications – Tests & Books: https://jacknaglieri.com/tests | https://jacknaglieri.com/books Watch now to discover why traditional IQ testing needs an update and how the CAS2 can reshape SLD determination and instructional planning! #IQTests #CAS2 #SLD #SchoolPsychology #CognitiveAssessment #LearningDisabilities #EducationalResearch #Psychometrics #StudentSuccess #Neuropsychology #SpecialEducation For more information about the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) visit nasponline.org