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Intelligence / ability testing for children?
I am a mother of a four year old who shows signs of intelligent comprehension and complete lack of cognitive ability in equal measure.
The latter tends to manifest itself when he is in a foul mood and fighting me, so I err towards the belief that he is intrinsically intelligent.
Sadly, in Germany, they do not believe a child should be taught until they enter school at 6 or 7. Which means my frustrated little monster finds his kindergarten somewhat boring.
I do alphabet and number work with him at home but I don't want to push an unwilling/less academic child and de-motivate him completely. However, I do want to give my son the most interesting and challenging education possible.
How do I assess him?
I know I could use the IQ test but at such a young age this is problematic. Also, as a person with a high IQ I know the pitfalls of having no impetus from teachers to challenge that ability. I want the best chance for my son (who doesn't after all?).
Andrea, thank you for your answer, but as I said he's four & he's beyond that. He already recognises words & can do simple arithmetic work.
DB, my first reaction to your answer was that you don't have kids. Then I thought, 'maybe she does. But if so, boy has she got a chip on her shoulder!'.
My son plays throughout the day with his schoolmates, his friends outside of the school day & with me, indoors & out. He is gregarious, the middle of most games at school and interacts well with both children & adults.
My question stems from something he has said to me. He tells me kindergarten is boring. Since kids say all sorts of things, I asked him what he meant. He said that the teachers didn't want to read books with him. I asked the teachers & their response was that he was too young to start at 4 even though he was requesting it. I'm not a teacher, but I know from experience how frustrating it is not to be allowed the chance to learn. So I asked for help from those who know how.
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- D BLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Hmm- I do not know how to say this but you do seem a little up yourself. (Oh, before you get annoyed, my own linguistic and Information processing skills have been measured at 152 though 'across the board' I come out at a mere 130 so am obviously not intrinsically intelligent.) I suggest you start to take your child to the park each day so he learns how to play and socialise. Then you can do some number work etc fo a short time in the afternoon. You might also teach him to recognise and write his own name ,plus colours, shapes etc. Perhaps I should also mention that the most well adjusted 'gifted' child is usually the one identified by the school as parents tend to put too much pressure on, when they identify giftedness.
- 1 decade ago
well my 2 year old is very clever to the extent where she gets into tantrums etc, she goes to playgroup and is always find shes less frustrated when she has been doing outdoor activities. they love problem solving and i noticed at my playgroup, the children had been tying knots of ribbon on the railings. intricate activities that inteligent children love. also i get mine involved in the house work they really enjoy that, as it gives them the thought that they are doing grown up things like the adults are. try giving him problems to solve like how do we pair these socks with out having any left over, mine love it and it help you interacting together and gets your housework done quicker!!!
