The Relationship between Intelligence and Achievement: A Reconsideration Based on Restricted Groups.

Algozzine, Bob; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ248529

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Relationship between Intelligence and Achievement: A Reconsideration Based on Restricted Groups.

Algozzine, Bob; And Others

Journal for Special Educators, v17 n1 p57-63 Fall 1980

The percentage of variance in achievement accounted for by IQ greatly decreased as the subgroups became more removed from the mean IQ for the sample. Results suggest that definition and placement decisions based on IQ be reconsidered for populations whose mean IQ is substantially above or below the average IQ. (DB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Correlation, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Quotient, Mental Retardation, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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