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...Justin Chapman??€™s case revealed the unfortunate problem with these tests—they are increasingly becoming the sole indicator of intellect. This inflated status, coupled with the numerous problems of standardized testing, is increasingly and detrimentally leaving behind students who do not master tests...
...Justin Chapman??€™s test performance substantiated his brilliance. With an unprecedented IQ exceeding 298, a perfect 800 SAT Math score, the little eight-year-old boy was an up-and-coming genius...
...thought. Recent New York Times reports have revealed that his mother, Elizabeth Chapman, falsified Justin’s tests. Among other misdeeds, she scanned Justin’s name into another student’s SAT score results and allowed him to memorize answers to an IQ test. Ms. Chapman??€™s deceptive actions are clearly worthy of scorn. But our current education system, which bred Ms. Chapman??€™s behavior, is just as worthy of criticism...
Although few parents who want to guarantee their children the best opportunities sink to Ms. Chapman??€™s level, many do spend significant time and money to improve their children’s standardized test scores. Their reasoning is perfectly understandable. Parents want to provide the best for their children—and children who excel in standardized tests often receive a stamp of academic excellence leading to the finest opportunities...
Additionally, tests rarely capture passion, drive, amiability and fundamental decency—all priceless character traits. If they did, Harvard would admit students based solely on test performance. In fact, one could argue that emotional stability is more important than pure intelligence for most forms of success. Perhaps Justin Chapman??€™s example is most telling. Though his intelligence is now in question, his emotional insecurity is not. During a recent examination, Justin threw stuffed animals and hid under a table. And psychologists suggest that Justin may suffer from never being able to live up to his falsified scores...