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Indiana University

Indiana University: Louis L. Thurstone (1938)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a profile of psychometrician Louis L. Thurstone. Provides information on his education, career, major contributions to psychology, ideas and interests, and publications.
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Handout
Other

Nova Southeastern University: Charles Spearman

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Details the life and work of Charles Spearman. Sections include: Spearman and the Army, Educational and Professional Background, Contributions to the Testing Enterprise, Published Works.
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Article
Other

The Innovation Journal: Measuring Creativity

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a paper that discusses the ways of creating a test for measuring creativity. It discusses why a test for creativity might be needed as well as concepts related to creativity such as knowledge, skills, and intelligence.
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Website
Other

Psychological Testing: Test Types

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the links to learn about each different type of psychological testing.
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Handout
Other

Who Named It?: David Wechsler

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site about David Wechsler, a psychologist who developed intelligence scales for adults and children. The link includes a biography, information on his work, and a description of the scales and tests that were named after Wechsler.
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PBS

Pbs: Pioneer in Intelligence Testing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site, which is provided for by PBS, gives a brief summary of Alfred Binet's major contributions to intelligence testing.