Released on = May 1, 2007, 3:53 pm

Press Release Author = LearningRx

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = LearningRx has research results with over 15,000 students
which points out the importance of properly interpreting IQ and achievement test
results.

Press Release Body = Colorado Springs, Colorado - LearningRx has research results
with over 15,000 students which points out the importance of properly interpreting
IQ and achievement test results. LearningRx Founder and CEO Dr. Ken Gibson notes
that the misuse of the testing results from either test can be detrimental to the
student. \"For a child to receive help that is both positive and permanent, the test
outcomes must be properly understood,\" said Gibson. His company helps parents and
students understand the underlying causes of learning issues.

Many people are aware that an IQ test measures cognitive mental skills and basic
processing ability, and an achievement test measures how well a student is
performing in academic subjects such as math, history, or science. The problem is
that IQ tests measure "overall intelligence\" by lumping a variety of tests into one
general final test score or result. This does not show the score for each individual
skill. \"In fact, an average or above average IQ score may result in the misleading
assumption that all the underlying mental skills required for good learning or
reading are actually high,\" adds Gibson.

LearningRx is quick to point out that these IQ scores often mask or overlook
learning problems which deserve more specific attention. Even a student with a high
IQ score can still lack the cognitive skills necessary to excel in a particular
area. The achievement tests only show how a student is performing in academic
subjects, and does not show any progress or decline in cognitive abilities. \"With
these general scores it can be difficult to really help a student because these
tests don\'t show the detail picture like a cognitive skills test would,\" said
Gibson.

LearningRx takes a cognitive based approach to their testing and training programs
geared towards helping students overcome learning disabilities and improve in their
academic lives. For more information on these programs and to locate a LearningRx
learning center near you visit www.learningrx.com.
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Web Site = http://www.learningrx.com

Contact Details = Dr. Ken Gibson, CEO
5085 List Dr. Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: 719-264-8808
Fax: 719-522-0434
learningrx@countonuspr.com