Intelligence
by JD Cunningham

1. Definition
1.1. Ability to apply information in a few way, whether information was explicitly taught or "known" innately
1.2. A person may be considered "intelligent" because he is strong in one area (math, for example), but he may struggle in another area not considered important (artistic ability, for example)
2. Tests used to measure...
2.1. Developed over many years
2.2. Measure different areas
2.3. Typically used to determine potential for success in school environments
2.4. Some show more bias than others, in language for example
2.5. Examples...
2.5.1. Stanford-Binet
2.5.2. WISC--III
2.5.3. UNIT
3. How children acquire intelligence...
3.1. Pre-disposed to some degree, for example, having natural eye for art
3.2. Through experience. Students with much exposure to books and vocabulary in early years will have more prior knowledge to connect to new events
3.3. Experiences and/or successes
3.3.1. Nature--some kids are more inclined to persevere in problem solving, which is a factor in connecting current events to previous ones.
3.3.2. Nuture--kids who are supported and/or encouraged (or the opposite) may be hindered to experiment and/or explore. Kids who are "shot down" will not be likely to make themselves vulnerable again.