With all the controversy that surrounds intelligence testing, what is the most likely explanation as to why it is still a good predictor of classroom performance?
A)The original intelligence tests were focused on predicting academic achievement.
B)Many teachers focus their lessons on items contained on those intelligence tests.
C)Most intelligence tests focus on vision and hearing, which are both important in the classroom.
D)The creators of the first intelligence test were focused on special learners, so the test was not as difficult as it should have been.

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The original purpose of intelligence tests was to predict academic achievement, so it makes sense that they would still be a good predictor of classroom performance.

Answer: B 
 If teachers are focusing their lessons on items contained on intelligence tests, then students who do well on those tests are more likely to excel in the classroom.

Answer: C 
 Vision and hearing are both important factors in classroom performance, and many intelligence tests assess these abilities.

Answer: None of the above 
 The question assumes that intelligence testing is a good predictor of classroom performance, but this may not necessarily be the case. Alternatively, the "most likely explanation" may be due to factors such as socioeconomic status or parental involvement, which correlate with both intelligence test scores and academic achievement.

With All the Controversy That Surrounds Intelligence Testing, What Is