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Why 1904 testing methods should not be used for today's students

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imageWhy are archaic tests being used today?Clemens v. Vogelsang, CC BY

When I was an elementary school student, schools in my hometown administered IQ tests every couple of years. I felt very scared of the psychologist who came in to give those tests.

I also performed terribly. As a result, at one point, I was moved to a lower-grade classroom so I could...

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