Rethinking Testing
The conversation delves into the complexities of testing and its unintended consequences on socioeconomic status. While advocating for an expanded approach to testing, the argument highlights how traditional assessments often reinforce existing hierarchies rather than dismantle them. Emphasizing the need for a more inclusive measurement of abilities, the discussion critiques the narrow focus of current testing methods and warns against reverting to prestige-based evaluations.In this clip
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Robert Sternberg || Adaptive Intelligence
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