Adriana Martinez
My Thoughts on Intelligence and How to Measure It
The following is an excerpt describing what I think regarding what makes up intelligence and the way it can be measured. Intelligence constitutes a collection of a range of abilities and is not a concept based on a common factor. Intelligence can be the ability to retrieve acquired knowledge or the ability to solve complex challenges by connecting relationships. Individuals who perform exceptionally in course assessments and academic tests have high analytical intelligence as they experience fewer challenges in solving academic problems and computing. On the other hand, individuals who are able to navigate through unfamiliar territory to find their way to the appropriate destination are highly creative intelligent.
One might not possess both creative and analytical intelligence to a similar capacity but may have abilities that encompass both. Measuring analytical intelligence is simple and has been implemented over the years through academic tests and exams. Exams and tests assist in gauging if learners have mastered the information they have covered throughout their coursework. These techniques are applied in academics to identify if learners can recall and remember information. Measuring creative intelligence is, however, somewhat challenging. It requires distinct tools and resources as well as a strategic and innovative approach. One way of gauging creative intelligence could be through presenting the participants with a case study detailing a challenge that requires imaginative and innovative solutions. The case might be true or fictional as long as it draws the subjects’ creative mindset.
It is important for individuals to identify the abilities that define their intelligence and distinguish the ones that make them highly creative or analytical. Doing so will guide one to work on their abilities and improve their strengths.