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An Application of the Binet Measuring Scale to Second and Third Grade Children - Softcover

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9781528013901: An Application of the Binet Measuring Scale to Second and Third Grade Children

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This book presents a meticulous study of the renowned Binet Scale, a tool employed to assess a child’s intelligence. In the early 1900s, the scale underwent revisions by multiple experts, including Goddard and Terman-Childs. The author delves into the evolution of these revisions, providing a comprehensive analysis of each test within the scale. The book explores the theoretical underpinnings of the Binet Scale, discussing the concept of general intelligence, the correlation between specific abilities and overall cognitive function, and the significance of environmental factors in shaping a child's mental development. Detailed descriptions of the scale's tests, their administration, and scoring criteria equip readers to gain a profound understanding of its application. Through meticulous data analysis, the author evaluates the scale's effectiveness in measuring the mental abilities of second and third graders. The book presents insights into the strengths and limitations of the scale, highlighting areas where further refinement may enhance its accuracy. The author concludes that the scale provides a valuable approximation of a child's cognitive abilities, but also emphasizes the influence of environmental and temperamental factors that cannot be fully captured by any standardized assessment.

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9780265909126: An Application of the Binet Measuring Scale to Second and Third Grade Children (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0265909120 ISBN 13:  9780265909126
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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