Example of an Intelligence Test

Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM)

How It Works:RPM is a non-verbal intelligence test consisting of visual geometric patterns with a missing piece. Test-takers must select the correct piece from several options to...More

Why Do We Need to Evaluate What We Do in Education?

Evaluating educational practices is essential for several reasons:

Ensuring Effectiveness:Evaluation helps determine whether teaching methods, curricula, and interventions are achieving desired...More

Potentials:

Personalized Learning: Embedded analytics enable real-time tracking of student progress, allowing for tailored learning pathways and immediate feedback. This personalization can significantly boost engagement and motivation, as students...More

Educational assessment goes beyond simply checking what students know; it mirrors our collective views on the nature, process, and goals of learning. Every assessment method is shaped by particular social beliefs, which can have significant and vari...More

One compelling form of alternative assessment is the use of digital portfolios. Unlike traditional paper-based tests, digital portfolios allow students to collect, curate, and reflect on their work over time using digital platforms like Google Sites...More

One widely recognized intelligence test is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), developed by David Wechsler. It is one of the most commonly used tests to measure adult intelligence and is currently in its fourth edition (WAIS-IV)

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In ESL and broader educational contexts, assessment is often viewed as neutral and objective. But behind every test format lie powerful social assumptions that shape how learners are measured—and valued. In this post, I’ll explore the assumptions of...More

As we continue to shift toward data-informed teaching, learning analytics is gaining ground as a powerful tool to improve both instruction and student outcomes—particularly in ESL (English as a Second Language) education. This post outlines the pote...More

Each assessment type carries its own social assumptions and impacts on learners—both positive and negative—especially in ESL contexts 1. Standardized TestingThis assumes that all learners can be assessed using the same criteria, regardless of the...More

Potentials of Learning Analytics

Learning analytics (LA) involves the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, aiming to improve learning outcomes and environments (SoLAR – What is Learning Anal.....More