My school system works around this my having four different testing methods: 1) iq/gma test 2) school standardized tests, same across state 3) school creativity

My school system works around this my having four different testing methods: 1) iq/gma test 2) school standardized tests, same across state 3) school creativity tests, same across state 4) teacher recommendation I think there are still racial and income disparities but these methods somewhat reduce the penalty suffered as measured on these tests. I think the intent is to find truly smart kids and give them additional tools to develop their intelligence and potential. If a kid is smart, but doesn’t know vocabulary because their parents both work and can’t afford tutors, then the gifted program is an opportunity to detect and help those kids. This, of course, assumes that not all kids have equal ability. And I think there is some truth that intelligence is inherited.