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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.
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William Mather MP organized the first attempt to measure intelligence through a written test at the Wesleyan School in 1901, pioneering early efforts in standardized intelligence assessment.

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