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Intellectual Competence: Definition and Measurement

Author(s):
Peterson, Richard E.
Publication Year:
1971
Report Number:
RM-71-15
Source:
ETS Research Memorandum
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
12
Subject/Key Words:
Academic Achievement, College Students, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Intellectual Development, Program Effectiveness

Abstract

This paper discusses intellectual competence and ways in which to define, measure and use this concept in evaluating college effectiveness. Intellectual competence is divided into two categories: academic mastery and intellectual resourcefulness, with evaluation methods suggested for each.

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