Verbal Intelligence and Problem-Solving A study of a Sample of Moroccan Elementary School Children

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess verbal intelligence among a random sample of six-year-old Moroccan children at elementary school. It aimed at showing the correlation between verbal intelligence (VI) and intelligence quotient (IQ), through activities of verbal intelligence such as “Storytelling”, “Movie Report” and “Weekend News”. On the other hand the study tried to show the relation between children’s VI activities and their problem-solving styles. Intelligence quotient was assessed by the means of children’s intelligence measurement test, and verbal intelligence was assessed by using VI test battery. The problem-solving styles were assessed by a checklist. The results showed that there was correlation between VI and IQ. Besides, they showed that there were no significant differences between the pupils in VI activities. On the other hand, the results indicated significant differences between the children’s different problem-solving styles.