Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Rising IQ, falling standards? |
| Authors: |
Phillips, Helen |
| Source: |
New Scientist (Australia Edition). 4/21/2007, Vol. 193 Issue 2600, p12-12. 1p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Intelligence testing in children, *Intelligence tests, *Intelligence levels, *Educational tests & measurements, Volume (Cubic content) |
| People: |
Shayer, Michael |
| Abstract: |
The article reports that while intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are rising, children are receiving lower scores for tests regarding space, volume and conservation of quantities. Michael Shayer, a professor at King's College in London, England, measured the ability of children to judge volume when pouring liquids in different containers and noted a decrease in test scores. The rise in IQ scores indicates that visual and spatial skills have improved. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
