Assessment for Learning MOOC’s Updates

The Culture-Fair Intelligence Test

The Culture-Fair Intelligence Test was developed by Raymond Cattell to measure intelligence using a less biased approach. Cattle argued that a general intelligence (g) exists. General intelligence (g) consists of two parts: fluid intelligence (the capacity to think logically and solve problems in situations) and crystallized intelligence (the ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience). Intelligence tests should be free of cultural bias such as differences in language and education type.

This nonverbal IQ test uses one type of question with which your intelligence is assessed. Each question consists of a 3 by 3 matrix, with a question mark in one of the cells. The tester attempts to identify the missing element that completes a pattern of shapes by picking the correct element out of 8 options.

One of the pros of this concept is that there is a need for unbiased testing. I also agree that there are different types of intelligences. The test it still considered controversial by some academics.

Resources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/iq/culture-fair-iq-test

https://iqtestprep.com/cattell-culture-fair-test/

  • Shamsa Kanwal
  • Thomas Goeppel