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When I think of child development

When I think of child development, I think of the quote written by John F. Kennedy, "A child miseducated is a child lost".It is my belief that if children are not given the best education possible their future does not have a sense of direction. Quality education is the first step towards a child's success.

Testing for Intelligence

According to the article, They Aren't Dedicated! Ghana'sfailing education reveals that 53 percent of Ghanian youth failed the basic education certificate examination in 2011. The BECE is a standardized test that is given at the end of junior high. The results of the test determines the students eligibility to enter high school. Retrieved from: zikomoafrica.wordpress.com It is my belief that testing does not reveal a student's true cognitive ability. There should be multiple components To assess a student's cognitive ability.