Book contents
- In the Know
- In the Know
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Section 1 The Nature of Intelligence
- Section 2 Measuring Intelligence
- Section 3 Influences on Intelligence
- Section 4 Intelligence and Education
- 18 Every Child Is Gifted
- 19 Effective Schools Can Make Every Child Academically Proficient
- 20 Non-cognitive Variables Have Powerful Effects on Academic Achievement
- 21 Admissions Tests Are a Barrier to College for Underrepresented Students
- Section 5 Life Consequences of Intelligence
- Section 6 Demographic Group Differences
- Section 7 Societal and Ethical Issues
- References
- Index
20 - Non-cognitive Variables Have Powerful Effects on Academic Achievement
from Section 4 - Intelligence and Education
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 October 2020
- In the Know
- In the Know
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Section 1 The Nature of Intelligence
- Section 2 Measuring Intelligence
- Section 3 Influences on Intelligence
- Section 4 Intelligence and Education
- 18 Every Child Is Gifted
- 19 Effective Schools Can Make Every Child Academically Proficient
- 20 Non-cognitive Variables Have Powerful Effects on Academic Achievement
- 21 Admissions Tests Are a Barrier to College for Underrepresented Students
- Section 5 Life Consequences of Intelligence
- Section 6 Demographic Group Differences
- Section 7 Societal and Ethical Issues
- References
- Index
Summary
Although intelligence is important in determining a student’s level of academic success, no one claims that intelligence is the only trait that impacts school outcomes. The correlation between IQ and measures of academic success – such as grades, standardized test scores, or how many years a person stays in school – is not perfect. That means that there is room for other abilities to exert an impact on educational performance. As Gottfredson (1997b, p. 116) stated, “The effects of intelligence … are probabilistic, not deterministic. Higher intelligence improves the odds of success in school and work. It is an advantage, not a guarantee. Many other things matter.” It is not difficult to brainstorm a list of what these “other things” that influence success are. Psychological traits like motivation, creativity, resiliency, curiosity, industriousness, and ambition can all be important for doing well in school.
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- In the KnowDebunking 35 Myths about Human Intelligence, pp. 176 - 185Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020