SS10.P.13

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Psychology

Students know:

Students are able to:

Cite specific textual and research-based evidence to develop a definition of intelligence, noting how theorists approach the concept differently.
Summarize complex theories and approaches to the definition and assessment of intelligence and other dispositions into simpler, yet still accurate, terms.
Assess one's own level of intelligence and other dispositions using multistep procedures, analyzing the results in light of research presented in the text while noting the issues related to each assessment tool concerning validity and reliability.
Address an issue related to the definitions of intelligence, nature of intelligence, and/or measurement of dispositions by integrating multiple sources of information and research.
Synthesize information and research about the definitions, assessment, and nature of intelligence, noting where researchers disagree.

Students understand that:

There is a complexity to defining and measuring intelligence and other dispositions.
Considering reliability and validity is important when constructing and administering an assessment.
Environmental and societal factors can influence the results of assessments.