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IQ tests seem to be most helpful when dealing with children. If a school knows child has an IQ below 70 (in Texas) they receive counseling and a tailored education. They can still learn more than most adults know if they are allowed to do so in a way that is effective for them and if they receive encouragement to get past the almost overwhelming frustration they experience. Children with an IQ above 140 need similar help.
Oddly enough children with a high IQ have the same behavioral problems that those with a low IQ experience. One way they categorize children as "gifted and talented" is by their resistance to authority and difficulty in focusing. I wonder if our education system could be improved by administering IQ tests universally and then working to prevent behavior problems and education gaps based on the results.
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