Intelligence tests should not be used in the school.?

Answer 1

They should, and at all levels.

We, as humans, constantly grade ourselves in relation to others. Our motivation for achievement is based on being as good or better than our fellow man.

So, I believe that each individual needs to know how he stacks up with others of his age and peer group.

When we know our relative intelligence, we then know where we need to apply more diligence and learn knowledge gathering techniques which can allow us to be competitive.

Competition fuels men's souls.

And, if little Johnny's ego gets bruised, well, so be it.

Answer 2

Do you mean as a guide for the school, or the children should not be given the results? I believe it is a useful tool if the schools use testing to increase their teaching, that is their job, to instil as much learning in the pupils as possible. I dont think students should be given the results, because it may cause jealousy and feelings of under achieving, thus negating what the tests are for.