Condensed guide for the Stanford revision of the Binet-Simon intelligence tests — John Shaqi
Condensed guide for the Stanford revision of the Binet-Simon intelligence testsTerman, Lewis M. (Lewis Madison)
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Condensed guide for the Stanford revision of the Binet-Simon intelligence tests
Terman, Lewis M. (Lewis Madison)
Binet-Simon Test; Intelligence tests; Stanford-Binet Test
Show card (_a_) and say, "What is this picture about?" "What is this
a picture of?" May repeat question, but do not change it. Same for
(_b_) and (_c_). Order, Dutch Home, Canoe, Post Office.
Credit if two of the three pictures are described or interpreted.
(See _The Measurement of Intelligence_, pp. 191-92.)
3. _Repeating Five Digits_
Say, "Now, listen. I am going to say over some numbers and after I am
through, I want you to say them exactly as I do. Listen closely and
get them just right." Give (_a_) 3, 1, 7, 5, 9, and if necessary
(_b_) 4, 2, 8, 3, 5, and (_c_), 9, 8, 1, 7, 6. Do not re-read any
set. Avoid grouping.
Credit if one set of the three is given correctly.
4. _Tying Bow Knot_
Show S. a completed bow knot (shoestring tied around a pencil) and
say: "You know what kind of a knot this is, don't you? It is a bow
knot. I want you to take this other piece of string and tie the same
kind of knot around my finger." Give S. string of same length and
hold finger conveniently for S.
Credit if double bow (both ends folded in) is tied within one minute.
The usual half knot as basis must not be omitted. Single bow, half
credit.
5. _Giving Differences_
Say, "What is the difference between a fly and a butterfly?" If S.
does not understand, say, "You know flies, do you not? You have seen
flies? And you know the butterflies? Now, tell me the difference
between a fly and a butterfly." Same for stone and egg, and wood and
glass.
Credit if any real difference is given in two of three questions.
(See _The Measurement of Intelligence_, pp. 200-01.)
6. _Copying Diamond_
Place diamond before S., and give pen, saying, "I want you to draw
one exactly like this. Make it right here" (showing space on record
blank). Give three trials if necessary, saying each time, "Make it
exactly like this one." (Note that pen and ink must be used.)
Credit if two drawings are satisfactory. (See scoring card.)
_Alt. 1. Naming Days of Week_
Say, "You know the days of the week, do you not? Name the days of the
week for me." If response is correct, check by asking, "What day
comes before Tuesday?" "Before Thursday?" "Before Friday?"
Credit if correct response is given within 15 seconds, and if two of
three checks are correct.
_Alt. 2. Three Digits Backwards_
Say, "Listen carefully. I am going to read some numbers again but
this time I want you to say them backwards. For example, if I should
say 5--1--4, you would say 4--1--5. Do you understand?" Then, "Ready,
now; listen carefully, and be sure to say the numbers backwards." If
S. gives digits forwards, repeat instructions. If necessary, give
(_b_) and (_c_), repeating, "Ready, now; listen carefully, and be
sure to say the numbers backwards." 2, 8, 3; 4, 2, 7; 9, 5, 8.
Credit if one set is repeated backwards without error.
Year VIII
1. _Ball and Field_
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