Thai kid’s IQ scores fall again
POST REPORTERS
The Public Health Ministry has mounted a fresh campaign to try to spur intelligence and emotional development among school children after the results of their intelligence quotient(IQ) tests came in below the global average again.
In a survey of Thai children’s IQ in 2014,the average score for students at Prathom 1(Grade1)
Level nationwide was 93.1,falling from the average score of 94 in the previous survey in2011,Public Health Minister Rajatanavin said yesterday.
The world standard IQ score is 100,he said.
Dr Rajata said the survey found Prathom 1 students at urban schools had an average IQ score of 100.72,slightly above the global benchmark, while those at rural schools only scored 89.18.
Dr Rajata and Dr Jesada Chokdamrongsuk, director-general of the Mental Health Department, unveiled IQ and emotional quotient(EQ) scores at the Minestry of Public Health yesterday.
The average EQ scores for children at schools in the city and provincial areas were normal, Dr Rajata said. However, scores for children in rural areas were a worry and the ministry would have to devise specific measures.
The Ministry for improving IQ and EQ development include setting up centres for children at public health centers under the Ministry of Public Health; opening family centers where parents and children can engage in activities that create a close bond between them; and boosting access to information about child development.
IQ scores are closely linked said, adding that healthy meals and creative activities help a great deal in improving their skills and cognitive abilities.
Play helps stimulate intelligence and emotional development. More educational toys and games should be made available to children in rural areas, he said.
Dr Rajata also urged parents to read books with their children . It is also vitally important for parents to show love for their children in the form of physical affection. This assists with the development of their intelligence, Dr Jesada said.
A study conducted by his department showed neglect and impair the development of children’s IQ
Thai kid’s IQ scores fall again POST REPORTERSThe Public Health Ministry has mounted a fresh campaign to try to spur intelligence and emotional development among school children after the results of their intelligence quotient(IQ) tests came in below the global average again.In a survey of Thai children’s IQ in 2014,the average score for students at Prathom 1(Grade1)Level nationwide was 93.1,falling from the average score of 94 in the previous survey in2011,Public Health Minister Rajatanavin said yesterday. The world standard IQ score is 100,he said. Dr Rajata said the survey found Prathom 1 students at urban schools had an average IQ score of 100.72,slightly above the global benchmark, while those at rural schools only scored 89.18. Dr Rajata and Dr Jesada Chokdamrongsuk, director-general of the Mental Health Department, unveiled IQ and emotional quotient(EQ) scores at the Minestry of Public Health yesterday. The average EQ scores for children at schools in the city and provincial areas were normal, Dr Rajata said. However, scores for children in rural areas were a worry and the ministry would have to devise specific measures. The Ministry for improving IQ and EQ development include setting up centres for children at public health centers under the Ministry of Public Health; opening family centers where parents and children can engage in activities that create a close bond between them; and boosting access to information about child development. คะแนน IQ มีลิงค์กล่าวว่า เพิ่มการให้ อาหารเพื่อสุขภาพและกิจกรรมสร้างสรรค์ช่วยดีที่สุดในการปรับปรุงทักษะและความสามารถในการรับรู้ของพวกเขาอย่างใกล้ชิด การเล่นช่วยกระตุ้นการพัฒนาทางอารมณ์และสติปัญญา ของเล่นและเกมการศึกษาเพิ่มเติมควรมีมีเด็กในชนบท เขากล่าวว่า ดร.ราจาตายังเรียกร้องให้ผู้ปกครองอ่านหนังสือกับลูก ก็ยังสำคัญสำหรับพ่อแม่เพื่อแสดงความรักเด็กของพวกเขาในรูปแบบของจิตมีอยู่จริง นี้ช่วยพัฒนาสติปัญญาของพวกเขา Dr Jesada กล่าวการศึกษาที่ดำเนินการ โดยแผนกของเขาแสดงให้เห็นว่าละเลย และทำการพัฒนาไอคิวเด็ก
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