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Intelligence test blue plaque

Blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: The first attempt to measure intelligence by means of a written test was held on this site (the the Wesleyan School) on December 13, 1901. It was the idea of William Mather MP who donated ten pounds in prize money.

From the Open Plaques record 9744

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