Although success in learning does not depend solely on IQ and talent, some people tend to test their child's IQ and talent through physics and mathematics. However, there is disagreement about which subject is better for testing a child's IQ, with some saying that it is mathematics and others thinking that it is physics, and both sides have their reasons.
Some parents think that math is the real test of IQ. They gave examples of children who excelled in math in elementary and middle school, scoring perfect marks, but by high school, math became so difficult that even passing became a challenge. This phenomenon is quite common, and many children excel in math in middle school, but by the time they reach high school, their math scores drop significantly, leaving parents anxious. This group of parents believes that the subject nature of mathematics makes it more reflective of whether a child is intelligent or not, and therefore relies more on talent.
Why does mathematics require more talent? Because mathematics requires high thinking skills, especially in high school, many mathematical knowledge points require children to have strong abstract thinking and logical deduction skills. These two abilities are difficult to find direct application in life, and they are completely dependent on the spatial imagination and creativity of the individual. Therefore, mathematics is more of a subject that is relatively capable of reflecting IQ. Many math teachers also hold this view, they believe that students who are good in mathematics will not do well in other science subjects, and students who do poorly in mathematics will not be able to perform well in other science subjects.
However, there are also supporters of the idea that learning physics well also requires talent and intelligence. Among those who take the college entrance examination, it is generally believed that as long as they can pass physics, there will be no problem in getting into a university. Physics, like mathematics, requires extremely high talent and intelligence, and is a subject that relies on logical deduction and abstract thinking. It is important to note that physics is based on mathematics and is therefore also considered a subject that reflects a child's IQ and talent.
When it comes to the question of judgment, I have to admire the in-depth research of American scholars. There was a study that lasted more than three years, conducted between 2013 and 2016, and focused on comparing the effects of physics, mathematics and philosophy on IQ. The study concluded that physics is the most effective indicator of a person's IQ level, followed by mathematics, and philosophy is in third place.
It is important to note that both physics and philosophy require a mathematical foundation in their research. Therefore, from a comprehensive point of view, mathematics still has an important role in judging a person's IQ.
This also means that a child's IQ can be expressed through mathematics from an early age, and at a higher stage, a child's intelligence can be more fully examined through physics. The competition for learning is not just about IQ, but about many aspects. A high IQ alone does not guarantee excellent grades, especially after a child enters society, and the factors that affect them will become more complex.
Therefore, parents should be more rational when evaluating their children. Academic performance is only one aspect of multifaceted performance, and a child's future development is influenced by a combination of factors.