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Binet and Simon
The present notion of mental age revolutionizes the science of psychological testing by capturing intelligence in a single numerical outcome through a series of tests. Levels of Classification:
Average: mental age matches chronological age
Advanced: mental age is higher than chronological age
Retarded: mental age is lower than chronological age -
Alpha and Beta
One million recruits were tested by the U.S. Army further legitimizing intelligence tests as the country enters World War I. -
Sputnik
Fearing defeat from Russia, the U.S. pours substantial amounts of money into identifying the brightest and talented students who would best profit from advanced math, science, and technology programming. -
The Civil Rights Act
The passing of The Civil Rights law provides an opportunity for equal education. -
Jacob Javits
Congress passes the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act as part of the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. -
National Gifted Education Standards
NAGC publishes revised national gifted education standards for teacher preparation programs and knowledge and skill standards in gifted education for all teachers.
