Measure Your Mind: The Mentimeter and How to Use ItTrabue, Marion Rex
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Measure Your Mind: The Mentimeter and How to Use It
Trabue, Marion Rex
Educational tests and measurements; Intelligence tests; Psychological tests
It cannot be claimed that these tests, especially those below the
three-year-old level, have been fully standardized. They are, however,
very much better than the average parent or relative would be able to
prepare for him or herself. The mental age score which will result from
the use of these tests is not as reliable as will result from the use of
the Stanford Revision of the Binet tests with older children, but its
reliability is sufficient to point out cases of retardation in
intelligence or of distinct brilliance of mind.
THREE MONTHS
_Control of Eyes._ Both of the eyes should look in the same direction
and the child should be able to follow with its eyes the movements of
bright objects in order to obtain credit in this test.
_Hearing._ It will not be necessary for the child to react with a start
or scream to loud noises and also to react by turning the eyes in the
direction of less startling noises in order to obtain credit for
hearing. Either evidence, if clear, will be sufficient to warrant giving
credit.
_Muscular Control._ The grasping of a pencil or rattle should not be
taken as sufficient evidence of muscular control. The ability of the
child, however, to move his hand directly to his mouth as described
above will be in itself abundant evidence that the child merits a credit
in this test.
SIX MONTHS
_Muscular Control._ Either balancing the head or sitting with some
support for as much as ten minutes should be accepted as worthy of
credit.
_Self-direction._ The attempt to pull himself to a sitting posture
should not be taken by itself as evidence of credit in this test. Only
when it is accompanied by one of the other two evidences should it be
credited.
_Enjoyment._ Any two of the evidences of pleasure or displeasure listed
may be taken together as indication of credit being deserved.
ONE YEAR
_Imitation of Movement._ Any one of the movements described, which the
child learns within a short time by imitation, should give credit in
this test.
_Locomotion._ Either of the two methods of demonstration will be
sufficient.
_Understanding._ At least three familiar objects should be used in this
test with success before credit is allowed.
_Obedience._ At least two simple commands should be understood and
obeyed before allowing credit.
_Speech._ Not less than three different syllables should be used before
credit is allowed.
_Calling Attention._ No credit should be given at this point unless the
child very evidently attempts to excite interest and attention in two or
three different objects.
TWO YEARS
_Speech._ Any four distinct articles mentioned by the child when it
desires them should be sufficient evidence to give credit here.
_Pictures._ At least four different objects should be recognized and
pointed out before credit is allowed.
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