is the iq test helpful as children get older?
I had an odd experience with my eldest son while in primary education.
He was not esp good at spelling when I asked about it they said he found it hard but was so clever could overcome it[yr1].
In yr4 drove v.traditional teacher bonkers by cont asking for chemistry lessons!She put him down quite soundly.
Meanwhile muggins here had to read endless encyclopaedias to him from age 4 and endless chats about spaceetcetc.
Because my dd then was 2yrs after him in same school it seemed she did better as she found reading and language easy [2nd language here welsh]and he didn't.
But I think he's clever in different way and have been interested to read posts on here some of which ring a bell.
Now 17 he is v.talented musician excellent memory but education fairly average due to lack of effort,coasting etcTeachers have said he is very clever tho.
Interested in comments really.Want to think how to guide him.
thanks for reading does this ring a bell with anyone?
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resolutions · 29/12/2008 16:08
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