Smith Test

That the younger girls in any class are usually the more intelligent, quick and accurate—

That mental development is most noticeable in Freshman year—

That speed and accuracy are usually found together—

That five faculty members tested ranked above the Seniors in accuracy, reasoning, information—

These are the conclusions reached by intelligence tests given at Smith College, Northampton, Mass., since 1919.

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