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Binet/Simon produce first form of intelligence test
Alfred Binet and Theodore Simone developing the first true intelligence test gave way for the ongoing trend of using a test to determine intelligence level. Whether it determines if a child is below level or considered gifted, their test paved the way for the most commonly used form of determing intelligence. -
Termin revises Binet/Theodore intelligence test
Lewis M. Termin's revision of Binet and Theodore's 1905 intelligence test made it easy usable in America. He also adapted the test so that it could be used specifically for children. This further solidified the idea that using a test and assigning a numerical value to intelligence was the primary way of determining intelligence in children. His adaptation for use in the United States spread this idea and caused it to become a universal tool. -
Sputnik I is launched
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union resulted in America becoming more passionate about supporting the brightest individuals in math and science. Funding increased as a means to compete with the Soviet Union. This is interesting because we still compete with other countries, but now for top test scores. Scores have shown however, that we are lacking and it is interesting to see this same trend date back to the 50s. -
Marland Comission Defines Gifted
This was the first time a formal definition had ever been assigned to gifted education/individuals. The Marland Comission broadend previous ideals of what it meant to be gifted and created a more inclusive concept of giftedness. This is significant because many schools and gifted experts still use this original definition as their foundation of what it means to be gifted. -
1st Math & General Science Talent Search
Julian Stanley's reserach and support of gifted students lead to four annual talent searches for students who excel in math and science. The first talent search held in 1972 helped open doors for gifted students that were otherwise closed to them in their public education setting. These talent searches helped to provide expectional students with the opportunity to accelerate their learning and be challenged at an appropriate level. -
Howard Gardner Develops Multiple Intelligences
Gardner's MI opened the doors for a more broad view of what it means to be gifted and talented. His idea's challenged the idea that intellegience is based soley on a number derived from a test. He believed that there are several ways a person can be smart and exhibit their intelligence. This is significant because it goes against the grain of tests measuring intelligence and rather concludes that the way in which a person is smart is more valuable than how smart they are. -
"A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students" is published
This report, published by the John Templeton Foundation sought to acknowledge the discrepancy between research and educational practice in terms of acceleration when servicing gifted students. This is significant because there is a common trend of public schools holding back gifted and talented students. This also plays into the myth that gifted students will do fine on there own and are therefore lacking appropriate cirriculum in the regular classroom.
